Celery 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 like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of ground turmeric, coaxing out layers of warmth and spice that a store-bought mix simply can't replicate. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice added at the end balance the sweetness and brighten the whole cup. The entire ingredient list is naturally free from celery and celery derivatives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just straightforward, wholesome ingredients doing their thing. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve before serving means you get a silky, clear mug of cider with none of the fibrous bits, just pure spiced flavor. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a few thin apple slices if you want to make it feel a little extra special for guests.
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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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