Gluten Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold day feel like a gift. Unfiltered apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of ground turmeric, building layers of flavor that feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out with just the right balance of brightness and sweetness. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of gluten — no thickeners, no additives, no ambiguous spice blends — you can sip without a second thought. It's the kind of recipe that's genuinely simple to pull off: one saucepan, a fine-mesh strainer, and about twenty minutes stand between you and something that smells absolutely incredible. Serve it in your favorite mug with a cinnamon stick resting on the rim and it instantly feels like something from a cozy café. Whether you're hosting a fall gathering or just need a quiet moment to yourself, this cider delivers every single time.
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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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