Balsamic Glaze holds true value as a condiment. Reducing inexpensive balsamic vinegar with some brown sugar is an easy method that produces a syrupy glaze with complex sweet and tangy flavours; it takes less than 15 minutes to make and contains just 2 ingredients.
I like to have some on hand at all times.
Once you start adding this glaze to dishes you will be won over by the myriad of ways in which you can use it and its ability to enhance many dishes. This glaze is a must-have accompaniment to drizzle over fish, poultry, vegetables, pasta or salads. It can turn a simple dish into something special with its perfectly balanced, intense flavour. It also adds a beautiful, rich colour to any dish.
You can, of course, purchase balsamic glaze at the supermarket, but as I mentioned, this glaze contains 2 ingredients.
The supermarket variety has a lengthy ingredient list; definitely more than two!
You will discover many ways in which to use this glaze. It is important to remember that the glaze has an intense flavour and is intended to be drizzled over food.
Some of my favourite ways to use this include with our Roasted Cipollini Onions or Roasted Cherry Tomatoes.
Please let me know in the comment section below if you make Balsamic Glaze.
Xx Alex and Faye
Balsamic Glaze
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a small saucepan.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, over low heat for about 4 minutes or until the sugar has dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 8 minutes or until reduced by about one-third. If you want a thick glaze, reduce a little longer. The glaze should coat the back of a spoon.
Cool, put into a bottle and store in the refrigerator.
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I made this to drizzle over a chicken salad and it added so much flavor! I had no idea it was this easy to make a balsamic glaze! I’m going to make more to add to bruschetta next! Thank you for another great recipe!
-Victoria
Hi Victoria, I am so pleased that you like the Balsamic Glaze. It really is a versatile condiment, so many ways to use it. 🙂
I love a good balsamic glaze and never knew it was this simple to make.
That is great, David!
Yummy! I love balsamic and had always wondered how to make a glaze, it was so easy!
Thank you Danielle. 🙂
Who in the world would have ever known that something so delicious could be this easy. Gave this a try yesterday and what do you know– it was perfect! Drizzled over pizza yesterday and today I drizzled it over salmon. Both times it was awesome.
Thank you for the lovely comments Kisha, I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. 🙂