Rice Free Hot Honey-Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced 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 stir of honey brings it all together with a natural, 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 single ingredient is naturally grain-free and rice-free, there's nothing to second-guess — no hidden starches, no thickeners, just pure whole-food goodness in a mug. The honey is added off the boil so it keeps its character, and you can dial the sweetness up or down one teaspoon at a time until it's exactly right for you. Thin apple slices and a fresh cinnamon stick make for a gorgeous garnish that takes almost zero effort. This is the kind of recipe you'll want on repeat all season long.
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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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