Xanthan Gum Free Apple Cider Reduction

Autumn in a jar — that's the best way to describe this glossy, spiced reduction made from nothing but pantry staples and fresh apple cider. Unfiltered cider simmers low and slow with a touch of honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of sea salt until it transforms into a rich, syrupy glaze that coats the back of a spoon beautifully. The apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to keep the sweetness from feeling heavy, making the final result surprisingly complex for such a short ingredient list. Many store-bought glazes and syrups rely on thickeners and stabilizers that can be hard to track down on a label, but this one achieves its silky texture purely through reduction — no additives, no fillers, just time and heat doing their thing. Drizzle it over roasted pork, a cheese board, oatmeal, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream and watch it disappear. It also keeps well in a small jar, so making a batch ahead is absolutely worth it.

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