Nightshade 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 — from roasted meats to a simple cheese board. Avoiding nightshades often means scrutinizing store-bought condiments and glazes, since tomato, pepper, and paprika sneak into far more sauces than you'd expect. This one is built entirely from clean, simple ingredients: unfiltered apple cider, a splash of cider vinegar, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of sea salt. The long, slow simmer does all the heavy lifting, coaxing the cider down into a glossy, spoonable syrup with a beautifully balanced sweet-tart depth. Ceylon cinnamon brings a softer, more floral warmth than the standard cassia variety, and the ginger adds just enough gentle heat to keep things interesting. Once it cools and thickens in the jar, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly — drizzled over pork, stirred into dressings, or spooned straight onto a wedge of sharp cheddar.
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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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