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Balsamic Glaze recipe
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Balsamic Glaze

Course Condiment
Cuisine American, Italian Inspired, Southern
Keyword balsamic-glaze-recipe
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 15 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Calories 259kcal
Author Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 16-18 oz bottle of good balsamic vinegar [I used Monari Federzoni an import from Italy]
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Use a medium size heavy bottomed saucepan. Pour the entire bottle of balsamic into the saucepan. Add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar to the vinegar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Bring the balsamic to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Allow the balsamic to gently bubble and reduce by 2/3 in volume and thicken to the consistency of syrup.
  • Simmer for 30-40 minutes. Stir periodically to prevent sticking.
  • After it has reduced by 2/3 in volume test the thickness with a spoon. If the glaze coats the back of the spoon turn the burner off and leave the saucepan on the stove for a few minutes.
  • After 5-10 minutes remove the pot from the stove and stir.
  • Allow the glaze to cool for an additional 5-10 minutes away from the heat. The glaze should resemble a thick syrup. It will continue to thicken as it cools. You can use it immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Warm after cooling if needed to thin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batch | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 67g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg