Pork 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 an occasion. 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 feel both cozy and a little unexpected. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey at the end balance everything out beautifully, brightening the sweetness without overpowering it. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan and strains clean into your mug, so there's almost no cleanup to worry about. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of any pork-derived additives or hidden animal byproducts, which can sometimes sneak into flavored drink mixes and store-bought spiced cider blends. Making it from scratch means you know exactly what's in your cup. Serve it with a fresh cinnamon stick or a few apple slices for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort required.
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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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