Soy Free Apple Cider Reduction
Fresh apple cider, a touch of honey, and warm spices are all it takes to create something genuinely magical on the stovetop. As the mixture slowly simmers down, the natural sugars concentrate into a glossy, deeply flavored syrup with just the right balance of sweet, tart, and warmth from Ceylon cinnamon and ginger. The result is a versatile condiment that drizzles beautifully over roasted pork, sharp cheese, oatmeal, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store-bought glazes and sauces can be surprisingly tricky territory — many sneak in soy-derived additives or emulsifiers — so making your own from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward, with nothing hidden in a label. The spoon-coating test at the end of the simmer is your best friend; it tells you exactly when the reduction is ready without any guesswork. Keep a jar of this in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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