Lactose Free Warm Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of spiced cider on a cool 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, creating a drink that smells incredible before you even take a sip. The slow simmer — never a rolling boil — keeps the flavor bright and layered rather than flat or bitter. A stir of honey at the end rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness, and you can easily adjust it to your taste. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of dairy, so there is nothing to swap or second-guess — just pure, wholesome warmth in a mug. Thin apple slices floated on top make it feel a little fancy, which is a nice bonus when you are serving guests or just treating yourself.
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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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