gastrique
Noun
Meaning
gastrique (countable and uncountable, plural gastriques)
A syrupy reduction of vinegar (or wine) and sugar
Examples
Around it, he placed toasted pecans, then drizzled some of the sherry gastrique.
The hearts of palm salad was accompanied by sweet heirloom beets and shaved Granny Smith apples, highlighted with apple cider gastrique.
Continue adding butter until desired consistancy is reached (I'd probably use between 1/2 and 1 pound for the above amount of gastrique).
Truth be told, the plate of roasted carrots and turnips ($9) was my favorite of the evening, a beautiful and simple dish made with brown butter and a sweet and spiced gastrique with clove, allspice, cinnamon, and honey.