Reducing apple cider intensifies its fruity flavor. This sauce is a perfect complement to fruit crisps, waffles, pancakes and ice cream.

Makes 1 cup, for 8 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

2 cups apple cider
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons water
1 tablespoon butter

1. Boil cider in a small heavy saucepan over high heat until reduced to 1 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Mix cornstarch and water; add to the cider and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and swirl in butter until melted. Serve warm or chilled.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 45 calories; 1 g fat (1 g sat, 0 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 8 g carbohydrate; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium.

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.