MSG 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 a celebration. Fresh apple cider simmers low and slow with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and sliced ginger until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible — then a generous pour of honey ties it all together with a gentle, floral sweetness. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here; its softer, more delicate flavor lets the apple and ginger shine rather than overpowering the cup. Because every ingredient is whole, fresh, or minimally processed, there's nothing hidden to worry about — no flavor packets, no seasoning blends, no additives of any kind. The honey goes in off the heat so it stays bright and nuanced, and you can adjust the sweetness one teaspoon at a time until it's exactly right for you. 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 sip solo 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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