Description
A tangy, sweet, and spicy apple cider gastrique that elevates any dish with bold flavors and gourmet appeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) apple cider
- 1/4 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color, about 5-6 minutes.
- Slowly pour in 1/4 cup (60ml) apple cider vinegar. Stir until the bubbling subsides and the caramel is fully dissolved.
- Stir in 1 cup (240ml) apple cider. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it reduce by half, about 10-12 minutes, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter until melted.
- Let the gastrique cool slightly before using. It will thicken as it cools.
Notes
[‘Don’t rush the caramelization process to avoid burning the sugar.’, ‘Use freshly cracked black pepper for bold flavor.’, ‘Simmer gently to prevent burning and ensure flavors meld.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning to suit your preferences.’, ‘If the gastrique is too thick after cooling, reheat gently and add a splash of apple cider to thin it out.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 10
Keywords: Apple cider gastrique, black pepper sauce, tangy glaze, sweet and spicy sauce, gourmet recipe