Balsamic Glaze Recipe (Balsamic Reduction)

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  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    481 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Balsamic Glaze Recipe (Balsamic Reduction)

Balsamic glaze is so easy to make at home. It only takes about 15 minutes and one ingredient to make this easy balsamic reduction recipe. This balsamic glaze is perfect for chicken, beef, salads, sandwiches and even desserts. 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp honey optional
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Instructions

  1. Place a saucepan over medium low heat.
  2. Pour in balsamic vinegar and honey into the sauce pan. Stir well.
  3. Bring the vinegar to a light boil then simmer and stir occasionally for about 15 minutes.
  4. Cook the glaze until it's reaches the consistency of syrup. The glaze should cover the back of a spoon.
  5. Take the glaze off the heat. Cool and store in a glass jar.

Notes

  • You can make this glaze without any sweetener. 
  • There are many ways to use balsamic glaze. Here are a few suggestions:

    Salads: From our easy Mediterranean salad to caprese salad or caprese skewers, you can use this glaze to add flavor to salads.  Protein: We love adding this glaze to our caprese stuffed chicken recipe. You can also use it to glaze chicken kabobs. Vegetables: We enjoy drizzling a bit of balsamic reduction on our oven roasted vegetables or make some balsamic glazed brussel sprouts and serve them as a side dish. 

  • Salads: From our easy Mediterranean salad to caprese salad or caprese skewers, you can use this glaze to add flavor to salads. 
  • Protein: We love adding this glaze to our caprese stuffed chicken recipe. You can also use it to glaze chicken kabobs.
  • Vegetables: We enjoy drizzling a bit of balsamic reduction on our oven roasted vegetables or make some balsamic glazed brussel sprouts and serve them as a side dish. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 96g (32%) Protein 3g (6%) Sodium 118mg (5%) Potassium 571mg (16%) Sugar 85g (170%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 96g 32%
Protein 3g 6%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Potassium 571mg 12%
Sugar 85g 170%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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