Peanut Free Apple Cider Reduction
Fresh apple cider simmered down with warm Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of honey becomes something genuinely magical — a glossy, concentrated syrup that tastes like the best part of autumn in a jar. This kind of pantry-friendly condiment can be surprisingly tricky to source at the store, where flavored syrups and glazes often carry vague allergen warnings or are processed on shared lines. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can drizzle away with total confidence. The slow simmer is where the real transformation happens — the cider reduces by half, deepening in flavor and picking up a silky body that coats beautifully. A splash of apple cider vinegar keeps it from tipping into cloying sweetness, adding just enough brightness to make it complex. Use it over pancakes, roasted pork, a cheese board, or even stirred into oatmeal — it's one of those small-batch recipes that quietly becomes a staple.
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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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