Wheat 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 a celebration. Fresh cider simmers low and slow with whole cloves, sliced ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon sticks, drawing out layers of flavor that no store-bought mix can touch. Honey steps in as the sweetener, dissolving gently into the brew and adding a floral richness that plays beautifully against the heat of the ginger. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat and grain-based additives, there's no label-scanning required — just pure, wholesome comfort in a mug. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out for its softer, more nuanced warmth compared to the sharper cassia variety, and it shows up twice here for maximum depth. A garnish of fresh apple slices and an extra cinnamon stick turns a simple cup into something that looks as good as it tastes. Adjust the honey to your liking and serve it the moment it's strained — this one is best enjoyed piping hot.
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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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