Paraben 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 like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider brings a rich, cloudy sweetness that sets the foundation, while Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves slowly infuse the pot with layers of warming spice. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey round everything out with just the right balance of bright and sweet. For anyone navigating parabens in packaged beverages and flavored drinks, making this from scratch means you know exactly what's going into your mug — no preservatives, no synthetic additives, just real whole ingredients. The stovetop process is simple and meditative: let the spices do their thing, strain, and pour. It's the kind of recipe that rewards patience with a deeply aromatic, soul-warming result that no store-bought version can match.
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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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