diff --git a/hyperglass/hyperglass.py b/hyperglass/hyperglass.py
index 7cd03c1..ef90dab 100644
--- a/hyperglass/hyperglass.py
+++ b/hyperglass/hyperglass.py
@@ -128,12 +128,11 @@ def handle_500(e):
 
 def clear_cache():
     """Function to clear the Redis cache"""
-    with app.app_context():
-        try:
-            r_cache.flushdb()
-        except Exception as error_exception:
-            logger.error(f"Error clearing cache: {error_exception}")
-            raise
+    try:
+        r_cache.flushdb()
+    except Exception as error_exception:
+        logger.error(f"Error clearing cache: {error_exception}")
+        raise
 
 
 @app.route("/", methods=["GET"])