Balsamic Glaze
A thick glaze ideal for drizzling over bruschetta, this balsamic glaze recipe is made with just 2 simple ingredients, it's nearly effortless to prepare! It's tangy and slightly sweet--the perfect complement for appetizers, antipasti, chicken, pasta, and more.
Servings: 10 servings (1/3 to 1/2 cup, depending on thickness)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
For sweetness:
- 1-4 tablespoons brown sugar or
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir together balsamic vinegar and sweetener (if using) until dissolved. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat low enough to maintain a light simmer. Cook until reduced by more than half, about 10-20 minutes. Gradually reduce heat over time if needed to maintain a simmer.*
- Cook until the glaze coats the back of a spoon—test this by spooning a bit onto a plate to cool; once cool it will be easier to tell if the glaze is thick enough to coat.
- Cool completely, then store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
- Drizzle over bruschetta, meats, caprese skewers, roasted vegetables, and more.
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Notes
Sweetener: you can use honey, Splenda, maple syrup, molasses and more. Or, skip it altogether.
*Cook time will be lower for larger pans.