Lupin 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, turmeric, and whole cloves, letting every sip carry that rich, layered spice you just can't get from a packet mix. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round it all out with a gentle sweetness and brightness that keeps it from feeling heavy. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan, strained clean into your mug — no fuss, no mystery ingredients. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, this recipe is naturally worry-free from start to finish, built entirely from whole fruits, spices, and pantry staples with zero hidden legume-derived additives. It's the kind of drink you'll want to make on repeat all season long, and it's easy enough to scale up for a crowd.
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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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