Ingredients for Apple Cider Sauce
- Apple Cider
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- Cider Vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Unsalted Butter
- Shallots
- Tart Apple
- Apple Brandy
- Fresh Thyme Leave
- Table Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
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How to Make Apple Cider Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups apple cider, ½ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and 1 cinnamon stick.
- Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup (about 10-12 minutes).
- Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
- Set the reduced cider mixture aside.
- While the cider mixture reduces, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a clean skillet over medium heat. Add 1 minced shallot and 1 diced apple. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned (about 1-2 minutes).
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of Calvados (or apple brandy).
- Return the skillet to medium heat and cook for about 1 minute, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
- Add the reduced cider mixture and 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves to the skillet.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and simmer until the sauce has thickened and reduced to 1 ¼ cups (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter until melted and smooth.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce over your cooked pork, chicken, or steak and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
24g
Carbs
1g
