Mediterranean Diet Friendly Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, glossy, and deeply aromatic, this apple cider reduction transforms a handful of pantry staples into something that tastes genuinely special. Unfiltered cider simmers down with a touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger until it becomes a syrupy, spoonable sauce that coats everything it touches. The addition of apple cider vinegar keeps the sweetness in check and adds a bright, tangy backbone — exactly the kind of balance that makes this condiment so versatile. It fits naturally into a plant-forward, whole-ingredient approach to eating, leaning on fruit, a drizzle of honey, and warming spices rather than refined sugars or processed additives. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into yogurt, or use it as a finishing glaze for grilled chicken or fish. The technique is straightforward — just a gentle simmer and a little patience — and the result is a small-batch sauce you'll want to keep in the fridge at all times.
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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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