Tree Nut Free Hot Honey-Cinnamon Apple Cider
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this hot apple cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold evening feel like an occasion. Fresh ginger and whole cloves steep alongside Ceylon cinnamon sticks to build layers of flavor that packaged cider mixes simply can't touch. Honey brings a floral sweetness that you can dial up or down to your liking, making every mug feel personal. The gentle stovetop method — no boiling, just a slow, patient warm — keeps the cider bright and fresh-tasting rather than flat or overcooked. Everything here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or ingredient substituting required; it's just clean, wholesome pantry staples doing exactly what they should. Garnish with thin apple slices and a cinnamon stick and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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