Cider molasses

An intense, concentrated version of apple juice, made like pomegranate molasses.

Get: Not readily available, but super easy to make (below).

Try: Use the same ways as pomegranate molasses.

Recipe: Cider molasses

From chef Matthew Dillon

Makes: 1 cup | Time: 55 min.

Boil 1/2 gallon unfiltered apple cider in a large pot for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-high and boil, stirring often, until reduced to1 cup, 5 to 10 minutes (watch closely); it will thicken as it cools. Keeps, chilled, up to 1 month; bring to room temperature to use.