
Warm, fragrant, and deeply spiced, this mulled cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel genuinely special. Apple cider simmers low and slow with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, star anise, and whole peppercorns until every sip is layered with cozy, complex flavor. A touch of maple syrup adds gentle sweetness, and a splash of vanilla rounds everything out beautifully. The whole recipe is built from whole spices and real fruit — no processed additives, no legume-derived fillers, nothing that raises a red flag for anyone avoiding lupin. It comes together in one saucepan and fills your kitchen with an aroma that's honestly better than any candle. Strain it into mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and you've got a showstopper drink that's as simple to make as it is impressive to serve.
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Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, peppercorns, star anise, and orange rounds in a medium saucepan. Stir in the maple syrup.
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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