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Balsamic Glaze (Balsamic Reduction)
Homemade balsamic glaze (balsamic reduction) is easy and cost-effective. All you need is balsamic vinegar and 15 minutes. Watch the recipe video above to see how thick my glaze gets.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- Optional sweetener: 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Add the balsamic vinegar and any sweetener to a small pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
- 2
Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge. It will continue to thicken up as it cools.