American•gourmet
Balsamic Glaze (Reduction)
A silky, sweet balsamic reduction that will breathe life into any dish! Drizzle over a fresh Caprese salad, roasted Brussel sprouts or a juicy piece of meat. The options are endless!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 30 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar (good quality )
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat balsamic vinegar in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat. *If adding sugar, combine both into the pot and heat together.
- 2
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar thickens and is reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 20 minutes). It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.*If simmering with sugar, it will take about 8-10 minutes to reduce.
- 3
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving (about 15 minutes).