Artificial Flavors Free Spiced Mulled 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. Every sip carries the earthy warmth of Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, cardamom, and cloves ā all real, whole spices that you can actually see in the pot. That's the beauty of making this from scratch: there's no need to reach for a flavored syrup packet or a store-bought spice blend that might sneak in synthetic additives. Fresh apple cider, a touch of pure maple syrup, and a handful of pantry spices are genuinely all you need. The slow simmer does the heavy lifting, coaxing out layers of flavor that taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and you've got something that feels both effortless and a little special.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (not fermented or hard cider)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 whole green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, or more to taste
For serving
- 2 fresh apple slices, for serving (optional)
- 1 ceylon cinnamon stick, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, cardamom pods, and cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form at the edges, about 5 minutes ā do not let it boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes, until the cider is deeply fragrant and the spices have fully infused.
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