AIP Friendly Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold day feel like a gift. Unfiltered apple cider simmers low and slow with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves until every sip is layered with cozy, complex flavor. What makes this such a smart choice for anyone navigating the autoimmune protocol is that every single ingredient — from the honey stirred in at the end to the bright squeeze of fresh lemon juice — is completely on plan, with no nightshades, grains, or seed-based spices sneaking in. Ceylon cinnamon is a deliberate choice here, too, since it's the gentler, protocol-friendly variety rather than the more common cassia. The whole process takes about 20 minutes and serves four, making it an easy weekend ritual or a thoughtful thing to bring to the table during the holidays. Strain it into mugs and let the smell do the rest — this one is a crowd-pleaser whether or not anyone at the table is following a specific eating plan.
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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
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 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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