Description
Balsamic glaze, also known as balsamic reduction, is a sweet and tangy sauce that elevates everything from salads to grilled meats and even desserts. It’s easy to make at home using just two ingredients and delivers bold, concentrated flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups balsamic vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine and Heat: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, pour in the balsamic vinegar and add the brown sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Bring to a Boil: Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Simmer and Reduce: Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. Continue to stir occasionally until the mixture reduces by about half and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This should take around 15–20 minutes.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat and let cool completely. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools. Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use high-quality balsamic vinegar for the best flavor.
- Keep an eye on the glaze during simmering to avoid over-reducing, which can cause it to become too thick or burn.
- The glaze pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, grilled meats, caprese salads, or even vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 867
- Sugar: 183g
- Sodium: 148mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 195g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
