Brazil Nut Free Hot Honey-Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm, spiced, and just a little bit indulgent, this hot cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like a celebration. Fresh apple cider gets gently simmered with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and sliced ginger until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible — then honey is stirred in for a floral, golden sweetness that ties everything together. Using Ceylon cinnamon rather than the more common cassia variety gives the spice a softer, more delicate flavor that lets the apple shine through without overwhelming it. The low-and-slow approach keeps the cider from boiling, which preserves its bright, fresh character rather than cooking it down into something flat. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contact stress — just straightforward, wholesome pantry staples. Adjust the honey to your liking at the end, then pour into mugs and garnish with thin apple slices and a cinnamon stick for a presentation that looks far fancier than the effort involved. It's the kind of cozy, crowd-pleasing drink that disappears fast, so you might want to double the batch.
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4 servings
- 4 cups fresh apple cider (not apple juice)
- 2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 whole cloves
- 3 tbsp honey, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
For serving
- 1 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced, for serving (optional)
- 4 ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, sliced ginger, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring occasionally, 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 stir in the honey and ground Ceylon cinnamon. Continue to heat gently for 10 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and the honey is fully dissolved.
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