Nightshade 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. Fresh apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves ā a lineup that builds serious depth without a single nightshade in sight. That matters more than it sounds, since so many warming spice blends and store-bought mulled cider mixes sneak in paprika, cayenne, or other pepper-derived ingredients that can catch you off guard. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can sip without second-guessing the label. A touch of pure maple syrup rounds out the spice with just enough sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Straining everything into mugs at the end gives you a beautifully clear, silky drink that looks as good as it smells. Tuck in a fresh apple slice and an extra cinnamon stick, and it's practically ready for a holiday table.
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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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