Tree Nut Free Apple Cider Reduction
Warm, tangy, and laced with the gentle heat of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, this apple cider reduction is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. It starts with unfiltered fresh cider and slowly simmers down into a glossy, spoonable syrup that's deeply concentrated in flavor. A splash of apple cider vinegar keeps it from being cloying, while a touch of honey rounds out the edges beautifully. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies, this is a completely safe and satisfying way to add a gourmet drizzle to your table — no hidden almond extracts, walnut oils, or ambiguous "natural flavors" to second-guess. The whole process takes under 35 minutes and requires nothing more than a saucepan and a little patience. Drizzle it over roasted pork, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it onto a cheese board — it's endlessly versatile and genuinely impressive for how simple it is to make.
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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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