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Balsamic Glaze

Course: dressing/reduction
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 59kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This balsamic glaze recipe is a must-learn cooking skill. Luckily, learning how to make balsamic reduction is really quick and easy. Use this balsamic vinegar glaze to add flavor to all kinds of dishes. You'll never run out of uses for this sauce!
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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces balsamic vinegar
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried seasoning of choice optional. Such as oregano, basil, rosemary, cinnamon, ginger,

Instructions

  • Pour the vinegar into a medium-sized saucepan.
    16 ounces balsamic vinegar
    how to make balsamic vinegar reduction
  • Add the honey and stir until it fully dissolves.
    1-2 tablespoons honey
    pouring honey into balsamic reduction
  • Add the bay leaf and any other optional herbs.
    1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon dried seasoning of choice
    balsamic vinegar reduction in a saucepan with one bay leaf
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce and simmer until it starts to get syrupy. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
    saucepan filled with balsamic reduction
  • Remove the bay leaf and strain through a sieve if other herbs have been added.
  • Let cool and then refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When time to use, warm slightly so the reduction will pour easily.
  • Refrigerate indefinitely in an airtight container or jar.

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Notes

  • This is so good and has innumerable uses: meat sauce, drizzle over vegetables, bruschetta, glaze for roasts or chicken, dessert glaze, drizzled over salads. It is delicious and even better than straight Balsamic Vinegar.
  • Be sure to reduce the heat and let it simmer instead of boil. Keeping it at a boil point will heat the vinegar too quickly, and can ruin the overall flavor and consistency.
  • If the syrup becomes too thick, add a few drops of water and continue heating until it's more pourable.
  • Some other herbs you can add include rosemary, whole cloves, thyme, basil, cinnamon, or ginger.
  • Do keep in mind that balsamic vinegar is not the same thing as apple cider, white, red wine, or distilled vinegar. Using any of the other kinds of vinegar in this recipe will not yield the expected results.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg