Brazil Nut Free Warm Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping both hands around a warm mug of spiced cider on a cold day, and this recipe delivers that feeling in the most satisfying way. Fresh apple cider gets gently infused with cinnamon sticks, ginger, fennel seeds, and whole cloves — a combination that fills your kitchen with an aroma that feels like autumn in a saucepan. The low-and-slow simmer is key here, coaxing every bit of warmth and complexity out of the spices without boiling off the bright, fruity character of the cider. A stir of honey at the end rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness, and you can dial it up or keep it subtle depending on your mood. Straining it into mugs gives you a beautifully clear, jewel-toned drink that looks as good as it tastes — especially with a few thin apple slices floating on top. Since every ingredient is a whole, recognizable food, there is no need to squint at a label or second-guess what is actually in your cup. It is the kind of recipe you will find yourself making on repeat all season long.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider juice or unfiltered apple juice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 slices fresh ginger (each about ¼ inch thick)
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tbsp honey, or more to taste
For serving
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, fennel seeds, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form around the edges, about 8–10 minutes — do not let it boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and the spices have fully infused.
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