Pregnancy Friendly Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this slow-simmered reduction transforms simple apple cider into something that feels genuinely special. Unfiltered cider brings a natural sweetness and depth that concentrates beautifully as it cooks down, while a touch of honey rounds out the flavor without any artificial sweeteners to second-guess. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here — it's the milder, lower-coumarin variety, making it a smarter pick when you're being careful about what goes into your body. A hint of ginger adds gentle warmth that settles rather than overwhelms, and the whole thing comes together with just a pinch of sea salt to tie every note together. The result is a glossy, spoonable syrup that's stunning drizzled over oatmeal, yogurt, roasted vegetables, or a simple cheese board. Because every ingredient is straightforward and the process is completely hands-on, there's no mystery about what you're eating — just clean, real food made with care.
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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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