Seed Oil Free Spiced Hot Apple Cider

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider brings a rich, cloudy sweetness that forms the backbone of every sip, while Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, turmeric, and whole cloves slowly infuse the liquid with layers of warmth and spice. A touch of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice round everything out at the end, balancing the sweetness with just enough brightness. Because every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, there's zero concern about hidden refined oils sneaking in the way they sometimes do in packaged spice blends or flavored drink mixes. The stovetop method is simple — just a gentle simmer, a good strain, and you're pouring it straight into mugs. It's the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with an incredible smell and tastes even better than it looks. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a few apple slices and it's practically ready for a holiday table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
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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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