Turmeric 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 cider gets gently simmered with Ceylon cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and sliced ginger until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible — no boiling, just a slow, patient infusion that pulls every bit of warmth from those spices. Honey stirred in at the end adds a floral sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright, citrusy notes of Ceylon cinnamon, which is naturally distinct from the more common cassia variety. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in a spice blend. The finish is smooth, lightly sweet, and just a little fiery from the ginger — you can dial the honey up or down to suit your mood. Garnished with thin apple slices and a fresh cinnamon stick, it's as pretty in the mug as it is satisfying to drink.
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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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