Warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting, this mulled 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 black peppercorns until the whole kitchen smells like a holiday market. A touch of maple syrup rounds out the spice with gentle sweetness, and a splash of vanilla at the end adds a subtle warmth that ties everything together. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — no hidden additives, no label anxiety, just whole spices and pure cider doing their thing. Ladle it into mugs with a fresh cinnamon stick and a curl of orange, and it looks as beautiful as it tastes. This is the kind of recipe you will want to keep on repeat from the first cool snap of autumn all the way through the new year.
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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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