Chicken Free Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, tangy, and lightly spiced, this apple cider reduction is the kind of versatile sauce that quietly elevates everything it touches. Unfiltered apple cider simmers down with a splash of apple cider vinegar, a drizzle of honey, and the floral warmth of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger until it transforms into a glossy, concentrated syrup. The result is deeply aromatic — sweet but with just enough acidity to keep it interesting. It's a completely plant-based condiment, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden animal proteins sneaking into your sauce. The slow simmer does all the heavy lifting, coaxing out complex flavor from just a handful of pantry staples. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it as a finishing glaze — it's one of those small-batch recipes that punches well above its weight.
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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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