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Balsamic Glaze

Sweet, tangy, and bold, this balsamic glaze recipe is the perfect garnish to take your favorite meals, appetizers, and desserts to the next level. With only one simple ingredient and just about 10 minutes, you can have the perfect condiment made right at home.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 28 kcal
Course: Dessert , Appetizer , Condiments , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar good quality
Optional:
  • Pure honey to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a saucepan, add balsamic vinegar and bring to a low boil, over medium-low heat. Continue to cook at a low boil and stir occasionally, until liquid has reduced to half its original volume, about 10-12 minutes. It will not be very thick, as it thickens upon cooling.
  2. Taste and add honey, if needed. Use rubber spatula to fully scrape reduced balsamic vinegar into a small container with lid. Let cool completely, cover, and chill until ready to use.

Notes

  • A high quality balsamic vinegar will have a richer flavor and thicker texture to begin with, which means your glaze will be much better balanced.
  • Many high quality balsamic vinegars will reduce to a wonderfully sweet glaze, and will not need honey added. Whether you use honey will depend on the style of balsamic vinegar you started with.
  • You should end up with about ½ cup of balsamic glaze when it’s finished reducing.
  • Balsamic glaze will become nicely thickened upon cooling.
  • Serve balsamic glaze with caprese or roasted vegetables or crostini.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 28kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 36mg (1%) Sugar 5g (10%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28

% Daily Value*

Calories 28kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 36mg 1%
Sugar 5g 10%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.