Oats 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 instantly cozier. Fresh cider is simmered low and slow with whole cloves, sliced ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon sticks, drawing out layers of flavor that feel far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A generous stir of honey adds natural sweetness with just a gentle floral edge, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out here — its softer, slightly citrusy character is noticeably different from the sharper cassia variety and really lets the apple shine through. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden additives sneaking in. Strained smooth and served steaming in a mug with a fresh apple slice and a cinnamon stick, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of thing you'll want to keep on the stovetop all weekend.
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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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