SIMPLE REDUCTIONS

Gastrique
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • salt & pepper
Add honey to small saucepan on med-low heat. Cook about 5 minutes until honey has darkened.  Whisk in vinegar and cook 15 more minutes until sauce has thickened to a thin syrup. Remove from heat and add a pinch of salt and pepper.  Sauce will thicken as it cools.

Balsamic Reduction
  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar (I prefer Monari Federzoni brand)
Bring vinegar to a boil in saucepan then reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes.

Pomegranate Molasses
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
Bring juice to a boil in saucepan then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour.