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How to Make Balsamic Glaze
This homemade Balsamic Glaze (also known as balsamic reduction) transforms ordinary dishes into restaurant-worthy meals with just two ingredients in less than 15 minutes! Sweet, tangy, glossy, and intensely flavorful, it's the easiest way to elevate everything from Caprese salad and grilled vegetables to chicken, steak, pizza, and even strawberries!
0⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- whisk
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine: Whisk the vinegar and sugar together in a small nonreactive saucepan.
2
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer over medium-low, stirring often with a whisk. Simmer until the glaze coats the back of a spoon, approximately ⏱️ 8-10 minutes. Gradually reduce the heat towards the end as needed to maintain a gentle simmer. DON’T REDUCE TOO MUCH because it will thicken significantly off the heat. It should still look slightly thinner than you want in the pan
3
Cool and Adjust: Remove from the heat and allow it to cool. If it thickens too much, add a splash of warm water, return to low heat, and whisk to combine (this works AMAZING). If it isn’t thick enough, return to a gentle simmer to reduce more.
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