Paraben Free Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, tangy, and lightly spiced, this apple cider reduction is the kind of kitchen project that makes your whole home smell incredible. Unfiltered apple cider simmers down with a touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger until it transforms into a glossy, spoonable syrup that's deeply flavorful without being overly sweet. For anyone navigating paraben-free living, store-bought glazes, sauces, and condiments can be a minefield of preservatives and synthetic additives — this recipe sidesteps all of that with just a handful of clean, recognizable ingredients. The slow simmer does all the heavy lifting, concentrating the natural sugars and spices into something that tastes far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. A pinch of sea salt and a splash of apple cider vinegar keep the sweetness balanced and bright. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it as a finishing glaze for proteins — it's endlessly versatile. Once you see how easy it is to make your own, reaching for a bottle at the store will feel completely unnecessary.
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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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