Homemade Balsamic Glaze
We’re all guilty as charged… we have way too many condiments in our pantry or refrigerator. Often, we might use some of them only once in a while! To reduce this insane number of bottles, if I can, I make them from scratch as I measure 🧪 just what I need for a recipe…
Years ago, when I started doing these homemade recipes, I created so much space. For example, I made the exact amount of Dijonnaise for my Caesar Salad 🥗 or I have a little container with my Chili Oil and when I need it for my Slow Cooker Pepper Beef, Egg Rolls, or General Tso’s Chicken, there it is…
Among many of them, there’s another one that I make only when I really need it and it’s my Homemade Balsamic Glaze! This condiment can be used in so many dishes; drizzle it over Bruschetta, grilled chicken breasts 🐓, salads, Stuffed Dates with Gorgonzola, fruits, Prosciutto e Melone, Flatbread, and so on.
I like the flavor. It’s sweet and tangy at the same time plus it gives a nice finishing touch to a dish. It takes less then 30 minutes ⏰ to make this lovely Homemade Balsamic Glaze while saving money and space in the interim.
In the video, I use brown sugar but granulated sugar is certainly another option. Depending on the dish you intend to drizzle it over, honey 🍯, maple syrup or molasses can be substituted. When serving it over fruits, add some Chocolate Sauce if you like.
I also like to add some spices to elevate the taste. I add a little cayenne pepper before drizzling it over my Caprese Skewers 🍅. Other options include paprika – smoked or hot -, a tiny amount of freshly ground black pepper or salt, and the same with cinnamon or nutmeg for fruits or salads.
I try to make just enough for what I need so I don’t have to store it. Sometimes our calculations 🧮 can be slightly off and we end up with leftovers. Simply put it in a container, cover and transfer to the fridge. It keeps for 3 to 4 weeks.
This Homemade Balsamic Glaze is another tasty recipe to have on hand! It’s quick and easy to make plus you don’t end up with another bottle to store. Make the amount you need, jazz 🎷 it up a little by adding different ingredients and save money in the process…
Bon Appétit! 🍽
Balsamic Glaze recipe…
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
– In a small saucepan over medium heat, add vinegar and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and bring the mixture to a boil.
– Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes or until reduced by half and coats the back of a spoon.
– Remove from the heat and let it cool off before using.
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