Paraben Free Vegan Mulled Cider

Total time30 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time25 min

4.5

(13)

Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. 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 natural sweetness, and a hint of vanilla rounds everything out beautifully. Every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based, which means no synthetic preservatives or hidden additives to worry about — just whole spices, fresh orange rounds, and real cider doing all the work. Parabens often sneak into processed and packaged products, so making something like this entirely from scratch is a genuinely satisfying way to stay in control of what goes into your cup. Serve it straight from the pot into mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick and a fresh orange slice for that little extra touch of warmth. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation all season long.

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Ingredients

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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