Wheat 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 gets a slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric, building layers of spice that feel almost medicinal in the best possible way. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of honey at the end balance the warmth with just the right brightness and sweetness. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just pure, wholesome goodness in a mug. The straining step keeps the texture silky smooth, so you get all that infused flavor without any fibrous bits. It's an effortless recipe that looks and tastes far more impressive than the handful of ingredients would suggest, and it's easy to dial the honey up or down to suit your crowd.
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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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