
Warm, tangy, and lightly spiced, this apple cider reduction is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. Unfiltered cider simmers down with a touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, and ginger until it transforms into a glossy, concentrated syrup with serious depth. The apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep the sweetness from going overboard — it's a beautifully balanced result from a very short ingredient list. For anyone navigating a red meat allergy, sauces and glazes can be a minefield of hidden meat-based stocks or drippings, but this one is built entirely from pantry staples and fresh cider with zero ambiguity. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, swirl it into a grain bowl, or use it as a finishing glaze on poultry or pork — it plays well with almost anything on the table. 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 reduction that thickens perfectly as it cools.
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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.
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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