Xanthan Gum Free Apple Cider Vinegar Reduction
Tart, fruity, and just a little bit warming, this glossy reduction punches way above its weight for something made with only four ingredients. Apple cider vinegar and pomegranate juice simmer down together into a syrupy drizzle that's balanced by honey and a whisper of ground ginger — the kind of condiment that makes a simple weeknight salad or a plate of roasted vegetables feel genuinely special. Because the thickening here comes entirely from reduction rather than any added stabilizers or binders, it's naturally free of the gums and starches that sneak into so many store-bought glazes and dressings. The process is mostly hands-off, though you'll want to stay close in those last couple of minutes when the liquid can shift from perfectly syrupy to scorched in a hurry. Once it cools, it thickens beautifully into a pourable, restaurant-worthy drizzle. Keep a jar of it in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it on everything from grilled chicken to grain bowls.
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8 servings
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple cider vinegar, pomegranate juice, honey, and ground ginger 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 and undisturbed, until the liquid has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon with a thin, syrupy layer, 14–16 minutes. Watch closely in the final 2–3 minutes — the reduction can go from syrupy to scorched quickly at this stage.
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