GERD Friendly Warm Spiced Apple Cider

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

4.7

(25)

Few things feel as comforting as wrapping your hands around a warm mug of spiced cider on a cool day, and this version is as soothing as it gets. The blend of cinnamon, fresh ginger, fennel seeds, and cloves creates a deeply aromatic drink that feels indulgent without relying on anything that could aggravate a sensitive stomach. Ginger in particular has a long history of easing digestive discomfort, and here it infuses gently into the cider alongside the other spices for a mellow, well-rounded warmth. A careful low-and-slow simmer — never a rolling boil — keeps the flavors smooth and the acidity from spiking, which matters when you're managing reflux. A touch of honey rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Strained clean and poured into mugs, this is the kind of drink that makes you slow down and actually enjoy the moment. Serves four, so it's just as easy to share as it is to sip solo by the fire.

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Ingredients

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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