Peanut 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 spice that smell incredible before you even take a sip. A spoonful of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice go in at the end, rounding out the warmth with just the right balance of sweet and bright. Because this is made entirely from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, you never have to second-guess what's in your mug — no store-bought spice blends, no mystery additives. The recipe strains out all the solids before serving, so every sip is silky smooth and perfectly infused. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick or a few apple slices and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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