Description
This Warm Apple Cider Sauce is a sweet and spiced condiment perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, roasted vegetables, or desserts. Made with apple cider, light corn syrup, sugar, butter, and warming spices like nutmeg and ginger, it simmers gently to develop a deeply flavorful, slightly thickened sauce that complements a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
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Warm Apple Cider Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼-½ teaspoon ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk together the apple cider, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, butter, lemon juice and zest, nutmeg, ginger, and kosher salt in a heavy-bottom, medium saucepan ensuring the mixture is well blended.
- Simmer the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens and darkens in color, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Cool and Store: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. Transfer the sauce into an airtight jar and refrigerate. It can be stored for up to 3 weeks.
- Reheat Before Serving: The sauce may separate when cold. To serve, warm it gently in a saucepan over low heat or microwave until heated through; stirring before serving will help recombine the sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle the warm apple cider sauce over your favorite pancakes, waffles, desserts, or savory dishes to add a sweet and spiced flavor.
Notes
- Adjust butter amount between 2 to 4 tablespoons according to desired richness.
- Fresh grated ginger can be used instead of ground ginger for a fresher taste.
- Store sauce in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Stir well after reheating if the sauce separates.
- This sauce complements both sweet and savory dishes, making it versatile for various meals.