Balsamic Glaze Recipe (Balsamic Reduction)

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Balsamic Glaze Recipe (Balsamic Reduction)

Balsamic glaze is so easy to make at home. It only takes about 15 minutes and one ingredient to make this easy balsamic reduction recipe. This balsamic glaze is perfect for chicken, beef, salads, sandwiches and even desserts.

Cook Time15

Total Time15

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: cup

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

2 cups balsamic vinegar
1/2 tbsp honey optional

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Instructions

Place a saucepan over medium low heat.
Pour in balsamic vinegar and honey into the sauce pan. Stir well.
Bring the vinegar to a light boil then simmer and stir occasionally for about 15 minutes.
Cook the glaze until it's reaches the consistency of syrup. The glaze should cover the back of a spoon.
Take the glaze off the heat. Cool and store in a glass jar.

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Notes

You can make this glaze without any sweetener.
There are many ways to use balsamic glaze. Here are a few suggestions:
- Salads: From our easy Mediterranean salad to caprese salad or caprese skewers, you can use this glaze to add flavor to salads.
- Protein: We love adding this glaze to our caprese stuffed chicken recipe. You can also use it to glaze chicken kabobs.
- Vegetables: We enjoy drizzling a bit of balsamic reduction on our oven roasted vegetables or make some balsamic glazed brussel sprouts and serve them as a side dish.

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