High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Spiced Mulled Apple Cider
Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Fresh apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and bright slices of ginger until every sip is layered with cozy, complex flavor. The sweetener here is pure maple syrup ā just a tablespoon stirred in at the end ā so you get a gentle touch of sweetness without any of the processed syrups that sneak into so many store-bought versions and packaged drink mixes. That single swap is what makes this recipe work so well for anyone keeping a close eye on ingredient labels. Straining everything through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a beautifully clear, silky mug with none of the gritty bits, just pure spiced goodness. Garnish with a fresh apple slice and an extra cinnamon stick if you want to make it feel a little special ā it's effortless but looks genuinely impressive.
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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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