Rice Free Warm Spiced Apple Cider
There is something deeply comforting about wrapping both hands around a warm mug of spiced cider on a cool day, and this stovetop version delivers that feeling in the most satisfying way. Fresh apple cider gets gently warmed with cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, fennel seeds, and whole cloves, filling your kitchen with an aroma that feels like autumn in a saucepan. The low-and-slow simmer lets every spice fully bloom into the cider without boiling off any of that bright, fruity depth. A stir of honey at the end rounds everything out with just enough sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Straining it into mugs keeps the texture silky and clean, and a few thin apple slices on top make it look as beautiful as it tastes. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there is absolutely nothing to second-guess — just pure, wholesome warmth from start to finish.
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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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