Dairy Free Apple Cider Reduction
There is something almost magical about watching a pot of apple cider slowly transform into a glossy, deeply flavored syrup right on your stovetop. Warm Ceylon cinnamon and a whisper of ginger give this reduction a complexity that goes well beyond basic apple flavor, while a splash of apple cider vinegar keeps the sweetness from tipping into cloying territory. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of pantry staples and a patient simmer — no special equipment, no tricky techniques. Because every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, you never have to second-guess labels or worry about hidden dairy sneaking in through a butter finish or cream-based glaze. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into oatmeal, use it as a glaze for pork or chicken, or spoon it straight onto a cheese-free dessert — it earns its place in just about any direction you take it. The spoon-coating test in the instructions is your best friend here; pull it off the heat at the right moment and you'll have a silky, pourable syrup that thickens beautifully as it cools.
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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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