Beef Free Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, glossy, and deeply aromatic, this apple cider reduction is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more special. Unfiltered cider simmers down with a touch of honey, apple cider vinegar, and the floral warmth of Ceylon cinnamon until it transforms into a rich, spoonable syrup with serious depth. The pinch of ground ginger adds just enough brightness to keep things lively without overpowering the natural sweetness of the cider. It's a completely plant-based condiment, so there's zero concern about animal-derived ingredients sneaking in — just pure, clean flavor from start to finish. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into oatmeal, spoon it onto cheese boards, or use it as a finishing glaze for pork or poultry. The spoon-coating test in the instructions is your best friend here — once a clean line holds through the sauce on the back of a spoon, you know it's ready. A small jar of this in the fridge is honestly one of the most versatile things you can make all season.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider, apple cider vinegar, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes, until the liquid has reduced to roughly 1/2 cup and coats the back of a spoon — a finger drawn through the coating should leave a clean line.
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