Coconut Free Warm Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about a mug of hot spiced cider on a cold day, and this version delivers that cozy warmth in the most satisfying way. Fresh apple cider gets gently infused with cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, fennel seeds, and whole cloves — a combination that smells absolutely incredible as it heats on the stove. The fennel seeds are a subtle but inspired touch, adding a faint sweetness that rounds out the sharper spice notes beautifully. A spoonful of honey stirred in at the end lets you dial the sweetness exactly to your liking. Many store-bought spiced cider mixes and flavored drinks sneak in unexpected additives, so making it from scratch with whole spices gives you full control over every ingredient. The whole process is straightforward and low-effort, and straining it into mugs with a few fresh apple slices makes it feel genuinely special. It's the kind of drink that turns an ordinary afternoon into something worth savoring.
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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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