High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Vegan Mulled Cider
Warm, aromatic, and deeply spiced, this mulled cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel genuinely special. The whole spices — cinnamon, cloves, allspice, star anise, and black peppercorns — slowly infuse the apple cider as it simmers, building layers of flavor that no store-bought mix can replicate. Sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined or corn-derived sweeteners, it's a clean, naturally sweet sip you can feel good about pouring for everyone at the table. That swap matters more than it might seem, since many commercial cider blends and flavored drinks quietly rely on high fructose corn syrup to hit their sweetness targets. Here, the apple cider does the heavy lifting on its own, with the maple syrup adding just a gentle, earthy depth. A splash of vanilla at the end rounds everything out beautifully. Ladle it into mugs with a fresh cinnamon stick and an orange slice, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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6 servings
- 6 cups apple cider
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 6 whole allspice berries
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
For serving
- cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
- orange slices, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, peppercorns, star anise, and orange rounds in a medium saucepan. Stir in the maple syrup.
- 2
Bring the cider to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and deeply spiced.
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