Mushroom Free Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, tangy, and lightly spiced, this apple cider reduction is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more special. Unfiltered cider simmers down with a touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger until it transforms into a glossy, concentrated drizzle that's deeply aromatic and just sweet enough. The apple cider vinegar adds a bright backbone that keeps the whole thing from feeling cloying — it's a beautifully balanced condiment that works on roasted meats, cheese boards, grain bowls, or even a simple scoop of vanilla ice cream. For anyone navigating a mushroom-free lifestyle, store-bought glazes and reduction sauces can be surprisingly tricky, since umami-boosting fungi often sneak into commercial blends. This one is built entirely from pantry staples and fresh cider, so you know exactly what's in 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 sauce that thickens just a little more 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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