Cider Mop

Name: Cider Mop
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 shallots, peeled and sliced; 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 1/2 cups bourbon; 1 quart sweet apple cider; 1 cup apple jelly; 1/4 cup dark molasses; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 2 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 shallots, peeled and sliced
6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 cups bourbon
1 quart sweet apple cider
1 cup apple jelly
1/4 cup dark molasses
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 2 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 sprigs fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add the ginger, shallots, and garlic.
3

Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft and brown, about 5 minutes.
4

Remove the pan from the heat and carefully add the bourbon.
5

Return the pan to the heat and with a wooden spoon scrape up any of the browned bits that cling to the bottom.
6

Add the cider, jelly, molasses, bay leaf, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and sage.
7

Bring to a boil and reduce until the mixture is syrupy and yields about 1 12 cups, about 1 hour.
8

Strain and add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, to taste.