Cashew Free Warm Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about a mug of warm spiced cider on a cold day, and this version delivers that cozy feeling in a big way. Fresh apple cider gets gently heated with cinnamon sticks, ginger, fennel seeds, and whole cloves until every sip tastes like the best version of autumn you can imagine. The slow simmer — never a rolling boil — is the key move here, coaxing out all that warm, aromatic depth without cooking off the bright apple flavor. A stir of honey at the end rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness. This is naturally free from nuts of any kind, so there is zero label-reading stress — just whole, simple ingredients you can feel good about. Strain it into your favorite mug, tuck in a few thin apple slices for a pretty finish, and it is ready to drink straight away.
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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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