Coconut Free Hot Honey-Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm, spiced, and deeply comforting, this hot apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like an occasion. Fresh 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, subtly sweet finish that you can dial up or down to your liking. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; its softer, more delicate flavor lets the apple and ginger shine without overwhelming the cup. Because every ingredient is straightforward and plant-based, there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or worry about unexpected extras sneaking in. The slow, low-heat approach keeps the cider from boiling, which preserves its bright, fresh character rather than cooking it into something flat. Garnished with thin apple slices and a cinnamon stick, it's as pretty as it is cozy — the kind of thing you'd happily serve to guests or just make for yourself on a quiet afternoon.
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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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