High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Apple Cider Glazed Salmon
That sticky-sweet glaze is the real star here — built from unfiltered apple cider, raw honey, apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, and a whisper of turmeric, it reduces down into something deeply fragrant and glossy without a drop of processed sweetener in sight. For anyone navigating labels at the grocery store, finding a bottled glaze or marinade that's truly free of corn syrup derivatives can feel like a full-time job, so making your own from scratch is both liberating and genuinely delicious. The salmon itself gets a hard sear in coconut oil, skin-side up first, so you lock in that golden crust before flipping and spooning the glaze right over the flesh as it finishes cooking. Fresh thyme steeps into the reduction while it simmers, adding an herby depth that plays beautifully against the brightness of the cider and vinegar. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of parsley at the end keep things light and fresh, balancing the richness of the fish. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that looks and tastes like you put in serious effort — but the ingredient list stays clean and the process is completely straightforward.
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4 servings
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the glaze
- 1 cup fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, honey, apple cider vinegar, grated ginger, turmeric, and thyme sprigs in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the glaze has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon, 10–12 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and set the glaze aside.
- 2
Pat the salmon fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and season the flesh side with the sea salt.
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