Cashew Free Hot Honey-Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm, spiced, and just a little bit wild, this hot apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel genuinely cozy. Fresh apple cider — not juice — forms the backbone here, and it shows in every sip: richer, more complex, and far more satisfying than anything from a packet. Ceylon cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and fresh ginger steep low and slow to build layers of warmth, while a generous pour of honey adds floral sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with zero fuss, and straining it into mugs means you get a beautifully clear, silky drink every time. For anyone navigating nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally free of the sneaky additions that can show up in store-bought spiced ciders and seasonal blends. Garnish with thin apple slices and an extra cinnamon stick and it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a holiday market — except you made it yourself in about twenty minutes.
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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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