Black Pepper Free Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, tangy, and laced with the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, this apple cider reduction is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more special. It comes together in a single saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples — unfiltered cider, a touch of honey, a splash of apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of sea salt — no complicated technique required. The long, slow simmer is where the magic happens, coaxing the cider down into a glossy, spoonable syrup that clings beautifully to whatever you drizzle it over. For anyone avoiding black pepper, store-bought glazes and reduction sauces can be a minefield, since pepper sneaks into so many blends and finishing sauces without much fanfare. This recipe keeps things clean and intentional, leaning on cinnamon and ginger to deliver warmth and complexity without any of that worry. Try it over roasted pork, a wedge of sharp cheese, or a simple bowl of oatmeal — it elevates just about anything with very little effort.
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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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