Mediterranean Diet Friendly Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced 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, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric — a lineup of ingredients that fits beautifully within a whole-foods, plant-forward approach to eating. The anti-inflammatory spices here aren't just for flavor; they're exactly the kind of pantry staples that make this style of cooking so rewarding. A spoonful of honey and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice round everything out at the end, balancing the sweetness without overpowering the spice. It comes together in one saucepan with almost no effort, and straining it into mugs gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it with a fresh cinnamon stick or a few apple slices and it's instantly something special — no fancy equipment, no hard-to-find ingredients, just pure seasonal warmth in a cup.
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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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