Low Sodium Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider brings a rich, cloudy sweetness that forms the backbone of every sip, while Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, cloves, and a touch of turmeric layer in warmth and complexity. The whole spices are simmered low and slow so their flavors fully bloom into the liquid — no shortcuts, just genuinely good technique. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end brightens everything up, and a drizzle of honey lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it. Because this is made entirely from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scan a label for hidden sodium or additives — what you see in the pot is exactly what ends up in your mug. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and let it do its thing.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp honey, plus more to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
For serving
- apple slices or ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, turmeric, and cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring once or twice, until steam rises steadily and small bubbles appear around the edges, about 8–10 minutes.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and the spices have fully infused.
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