Apple Cider Gravy Recipe

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Joshua Bousel
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Joshua Bousel
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Updated April 17, 2025
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Recipe Details

Apple Cider Gravy Recipe

Cook 25 mins
Active 10 mins
Total 25 mins
Serves 12 to 16 servings
Makes 3 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1/4 cup flour

  • 3 cups turkey stock

  • 1 cup apple cider

  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped sage

  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Melt butter over medium high heat in medium saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring frequently, until golden blonde, about 2 minutes.

  2. Gradually add in turkey drippings or stock in a steady stream, whisking constantly, then add apple cider. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until reduced to 3 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in sage and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week, reheating over medium-low heat before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
56 Calories
3g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12 to 16
Amount per serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 6mg 31%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 68mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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