Legume Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves, coaxing out every bit of warmth and complexity those spices have to offer. A finishing touch of honey and fresh lemon juice balances the sweetness with just enough brightness to keep things interesting. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, and straining it into mugs means every sip is silky smooth with no stray bits of spice. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, this recipe is naturally a perfect fit — every single ingredient is clean and straightforward, with zero hidden additives to second-guess. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat from the first cool snap of fall all the way through winter.
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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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