How to Make Balsamic Glaze

Name: How to Make Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups balsamic vinegar; ¼ cup brown sugar

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
82 kcal
Course
Condiments, Others
Cuisine
Italian

How to Make Balsamic Glaze

Xia Schmidt

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Add a sweet & tangy kick to any dish with this easy balsamic glaze recipe! Learn to make it with a simple process that's ready in 20 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups balsamic vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar optional, for sweetness

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Instructions

Pour the balsamic vinegar (and brown sugar if using) into a medium saucepan over medium heat and bring the balsamic vinegar to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the vinegar to simmer slowly for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally with a heat resistant spoon. As it simmers, the balsamic vinegar will reduce and thicken, forming a syrupy consistency. Keep an eye on it to prevent it from burning or boiling over.
To test the consistency of the glaze, dip the spoon into the saucepan and lift it out. The glaze should coat the back of the spoon and slowly drip off. If it's too thin, continue simmering for a few more minutes. If it's too thick, you can add a splash of water or more balsamic vinegar to thin it out.
Once the glaze has reached your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
Transfer the glaze to a clean, airtight container and let it cool completely. As it cools, it will thicken slightly more. Makes ½ cup.

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Notes

Storage: Transfer the balsamic reduction to an airtight container like a jar and store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Tips:
Heat control. When simmering the balsamic vinegar, it's important to keep an eye on the heat to prevent it from boiling over or burning. This gentle simmering process allows the vinegar to gradually reduce and thicken.
When simmering the balsamic vinegar, it's important to keep an eye on the heat to prevent it from boiling over or burning. This gentle simmering process allows the vinegar to gradually reduce and thicken.
Adjust for sweetness. The brown sugar is optional but provides a touch of sweetness to balance the tangy acidity of the balsamic vinegar. You can leave it out or adjust the amount to suit your taste preference.
The brown sugar is optional but provides a touch of sweetness to balance the tangy acidity of the balsamic vinegar. You can leave it out or adjust the amount to suit your taste preference.
Experiment with flavors. This is a basic tutorial on how to make balsamic reduction but you can get creative and experiment with different flavors. Infuse the glaze during simmering with herbs like rosemary or thyme or add a touch of honey for extra sweetness.
This is a basic tutorial on how to make balsamic reduction but you can get creative and experiment with different flavors. Infuse the glaze during simmering with herbs like rosemary or thyme or add a touch of honey for extra sweetness.