Noun
gastrique (countable and uncountable, plural gastriques)
A syrupy reduction of vinegar (or wine) and sugar
Around it, he placed toasted pecans, then drizzled some of the sherry gastrique. Source: Internet
The hearts of palm salad was accompanied by sweet heirloom beets and shaved Granny Smith apples, highlighted with apple cider gastrique. Source: Internet
Continue adding butter until desired consistancy is reached (I'd probably use between 1/2 and 1 pound for the above amount of gastrique). Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet