Pedro Ximénez reduction is a sweet, delicious sauce served with meat and desserts.
Recipe · Kitchen tips
Spiced Pedro Ximénez reduction
- 4 ingredients
- 6 steps
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pedro Ximénez sherry
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
Step-by-step preparation
- In a small saucepan, combine the Pedro Ximénez, brown sugar, cinnamon stick and star anise.
- Cook over medium-high heat until it starts to boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally. It should reduce by half and thicken slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let the reduction cool for a few minutes.
- Strain the reduction to remove the cinnamon stick and star anise.
- Serve the Pedro Ximénez reduction warm or cold, as you prefer. Use it as a sauce for meats like lamb or pork, or with desserts like ice cream or tarts.
Extra tips
- If you don’t have Pedro Ximénez, you can use another sweet wine, such as port or Moscatel.
- For a more intense flavor, add more spices like cloves, nutmeg or black pepper.
- If the reduction gets too thick, add a little water to thin it.
- The reduction keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Just warm it gently before using it again.
And that’s it! Now you know how to make a delicious Pedro Ximénez reduction to go with your favorite dishes. Enjoy!