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  • balsamic vinegar
  • honey
Balsamic glaze poured from a spoon into a small dish. - 1

Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, recommend Monari Federzoni

If making balsamic glaze for a dessert

  • 2 - 4 Tbsp honey, maple syrup, brown sugar or white sugar

Instructions

  • Add balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan (I use a 1.5 quart saucepan). If using honey whisk it in with the balsamic vinegar.
  • Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Once simmering reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Let simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it has thickened slightly and reduces to a 1/4 cup, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Be careful that it’s not cooked too long or it will burn, it should coat the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Note that it will thicken a little more upon cooling and to thicken further it can be refrigerated.
  • Store in an airtight container up to 1 week at room temperature or up to 3 months in the fridge.

Notes

  • Note nutrition estimate does not include sweetener. It is for the plain glaze only and per 1 Tbsp.

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