Balsamic Glaze Recipe (Balsamic Reduction)
Make this easy DIY Balsamic Glaze (Balsamic Reduction) at home with just 2 ingredients in 20 minutes. Drizzle it over salads, grills, or just about anything; it will surely perk up the taste.
Servings: 20 people
Instructions
- Add balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a light-colored heavy-bottomed pan. I am asking you to use a light-colored pan so that you will be able to notice the changes in the vinegar easily.
- Heat the mixture on medium-high heat and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the mixture is reduced to half. When the glaze is ready, it will become glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. The glaze should be pourable, just like honey. It will take 15-20 minutes for the mixture to cook to the right consistency.
- Once it has reached the right consistency, remove the pan from heat and let the glaze cool completely.
- Transfer it in a glass bottle and refrigerate for up to a month.
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Notes
You can choose to skip the sugar and make the reduction with only the vinegar. You can also add other sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
Keep stirring the glaze frequently while cooking.
It is important to note that the glaze thickens while it cools.
Be very watchful once the glaze starts to thicken. It takes a few seconds to go from the right consistency to burn.
This recipe can be easily halved, doubled, or tripled as needed.
If your balsamic reduction has become thick, add a little water and thin it out. But if you burn it down, you cannot save the reduction.
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
