Legume Free Hot Honey-Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh cider simmers low and slow with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and sliced ginger until every sip is layered with cozy, aromatic flavor. A generous pour of honey brings natural sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking, making it endlessly customizable without relying on any processed syrups or additives. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — its softer, more floral character sets this apart from anything you'd get out of a packet mix. The whole recipe is naturally free of legumes, so there's nothing to swap or second-guess; just pure, whole ingredients doing exactly what they should. Strained smooth and served steaming in a mug with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick, it looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just treating yourself on a quiet evening, this is the kind of drink that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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