Pistachio 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 way that feels genuinely special. Fresh apple cider gets gently infused with cinnamon sticks, ginger, fennel seeds, and whole cloves — a combination that fills your kitchen with the kind of aroma that makes everyone wander in asking what's cooking. A spoonful of honey rounds out the spice with just enough natural sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. The whole process is slow and intentional — no boiling, just a quiet simmer that coaxes every bit of warmth out of those whole spices. Because this is made entirely from scratch with simple, whole ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize a label or worry about shared processing facilities. Strain it into mugs and tuck in a few thin apple slices for a finishing touch that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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