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Thick balsamic glaze in a pot with a spoon pouring a scoop of glaze back into the bowl
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5 from 11 votes

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 Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic glaze, balsamic reduction
Servings: 30 (Makes 1/2 a cup)
Author: Karina

Ingredients

  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar good quality
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar optional
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Instructions

  • Heat balsamic vinegar in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat. 
    *If adding sugar, combine both into the pot and heat together.
  • 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.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving (about 15 minutes).

Notes

The glaze will thicken slightly as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 24mg | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg