Brazil Nut Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel instantly cozier. Unfiltered apple cider gets a slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of ground turmeric, building layers of spice that feel both familiar and a little unexpected. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice go in at the end, rounding everything out with just the right balance of sweet and bright. Because it's made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden additives or worry about cross-contact from packaged spice blends. The straining step keeps the final pour silky smooth, so every sip is clean and full of flavor without any gritty bits. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a few thin apple slices if you want to make it feel a little more special — though honestly, it's impressive enough on its own.
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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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