Easy Balsamic Glaze Recipe (Balsamic Reduction)
This easy balsamic glaze recipe is made with balsamic vinegar and an optional touch of sweetener. It is perfect for pizza, salads, cottage cheese bowls, chicken, caprese, roasted vegetables, and more.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 to 20 minutes
- Total Time: About 22-32 minutes
- Yield: about ⅓ to ½ cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar
Instructions
- Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Add optional sweetener if using.
- Heat over medium heat until the vinegar begins to gently bubble.
- Reduce heat to low or medium-low and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cook until the mixture has reduced by about half and lightly coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. The glaze will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- One cup of balsamic vinegar will usually reduce to about ⅓ to ½ cup of balsamic glaze, depending on how thick you make it. For a larger batch, use 2 cups balsamic vinegar and reduce it to about ¾ to 1 cup.
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