Xanthan Gum Free Pomegranate Reduction
Deep ruby color, a glossy pour, and a flavor that somehow manages to be tart, sweet, and warmly spiced all at once — this pomegranate reduction is the kind of sauce that makes everything it touches look intentional. It starts with 100% pomegranate juice simmered down with honey, fresh lemon juice, Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of sea salt until it becomes a lush, syrupy drizzle. No thickeners, no stabilizers, no powders — just heat and time doing exactly what they're supposed to do. That makes it a natural fit for anyone avoiding gums and additives, since the reduction thickens entirely on its own as the sugars concentrate and the liquid cools. The Ceylon cinnamon in particular adds a softer, more floral warmth than the standard variety, and it plays beautifully against the tartness of the pomegranate. Drizzle it over roasted meats, cheese boards, yogurt, or even a simple bowl of vanilla ice cream and it instantly elevates the whole plate. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 2 cups 100% pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the pomegranate juice, honey, lemon juice, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and sea salt in a medium 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, until the liquid has reduced by about half and coats the back of a spoon with a thin, syrupy layer, 25–30 minutes. Watch the heat in the final 5 minutes — the sugars can scorch quickly once the liquid thickens.
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