Chestnut 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, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of 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. The whole thing gets strained into mugs, so you get a beautifully clear, silky drink without any of the bits. Many store-bought spiced cider blends and flavored drinks can be surprisingly tricky to vet for hidden tree nut derivatives or shared processing lines, so making it from scratch with these straightforward ingredients gives you total peace of mind. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing recipe that works just as well for a quiet night in as it does for a holiday gathering.
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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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