Mediterranean Diet Friendly Warm Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping your hands around a warm mug of spiced cider on a cool evening, and this version delivers that feeling in the most wholesome way possible. Fresh apple cider gets gently infused with cinnamon, ginger, fennel seeds, and cloves — a lineup of whole spices that feels almost medicinal in the best sense. The slow simmer coaxes out every bit of warmth and fragrance without boiling away the bright, fruity character of the cider. A touch of honey rounds everything out naturally, keeping the sweetness honest and unprocessed. This kind of drink fits beautifully into a plant-forward, whole-ingredient approach to eating because every single thing in the pot is exactly what it says it is — no additives, no refined sugars, nothing to second-guess. Thin apple slices floated on top make it feel like something you'd order at a cozy café, but it comes together in your own kitchen with almost no effort.
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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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