Description
Balsamic glaze is a culinary gem that transforms any dish into a gourmet delight. With its rich, tangy-sweet flavor, this easy-to-make sauce elevates salads, grilled meats, and even desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 pinch sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Stir until well blended.
- Heat over medium-low heat, simmering gently while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until reduced by half and syrupy.
- Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper if desired.
- Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15g
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating garlic or rosemary into the glaze. Store leftover glaze in the refrigerator and reheat gently on low heat as needed.