Pork Free Warm Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about a mug of warm, spiced apple cider on a cold day, and this version delivers every cozy note you could want. Fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, fennel seeds, and whole cloves slowly infuse into the cider over gentle heat, building a fragrant, layered warmth that store-bought packets simply cannot replicate. A finishing stir of honey rounds everything out with just the right touch of sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. The whole process is beautifully straightforward — just combine, warm, simmer, and strain into your favorite mug. Thin apple slices floated on top make for a pretty, seasonal garnish that feels a little special without any extra effort. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of pork and pork-derived additives, so there is nothing to second-guess or swap out. It is the kind of drink that makes a quiet afternoon feel like a proper occasion.
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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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