Almond Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced hot apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of ground turmeric, building layers of flavor that feel almost luxurious for such a simple recipe. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey at the end balance the spice with just the right amount of brightness and sweetness. Store-bought spiced ciders and seasonal blends can be a real gamble when it comes to hidden additives or shared processing lines, so making your own from scratch puts you completely in control of every ingredient. The whole process takes just a handful of pantry staples and one saucepan, and the payoff is a mug of something that smells incredible and tastes even better. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a fresh cinnamon stick, and let it do its thing — this one is as cozy as it gets.
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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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