Gluten Free Apple Cider Reduction
Autumn in a bottle — that's the best way to describe what happens when fresh, unfiltered apple cider slowly simmers down into a glossy, concentrated syrup. The addition of apple cider vinegar gives it a bright, tangy backbone, while honey, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a whisper of ginger round everything out into something that tastes genuinely complex. Because it's made entirely from whole, naturally gluten-free ingredients, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just a clean, simple process from stovetop to jar. The real magic is in the reduction itself: as the liquid cooks down over 25 to 30 minutes, the flavors intensify and the texture transforms into a silky, spoonable glaze. You'll know it's ready when it coats the back of a spoon and holds a clean line. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled pork, a cheese board, or even a bowl of oatmeal — it's one of those versatile little condiments that quietly elevates everything it touches.
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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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