Description
Learn how to make a simple and delicious balsamic glaze at home with just two ingredients. This versatile glaze is perfect for drizzling over salads, vegetables, meats, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
Balsamic Glaze:
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
Sweetener:
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Pour the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and stir in the honey or brown sugar.
- Boil and Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until reduced by half.
- Cool and Store: Remove from heat, let cool – the glaze will thicken as it cools. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can omit the sweetener for a tangier glaze or use maple syrup for a vegan version.
- Keep an eye on the glaze while simmering to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
