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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Sauces, Condiments, Dips

    Homemade Sweet Balsamic Glaze

    Jun 25, 2020 · Modified: Jan 7, 2023 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Homemade balsamic glaze - the world's easiest dressing/sauce that only requires 2 ingredients and 20-minutes!

    Homemade balsamic glaze - the world's easiest dressing/sauce that only uses 2 ingredients (or even just one if you like! - The Yummy bowl

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    This perfect combination of flavors and the end syrup thick consistency makes it perfect for drizzling almost everything. Desserts included!

    What is Balsamic Glaze?

    Balsamic glaze is balsamic vinegar combined with sweetener or no sweetener at all, that has been cooked down until it's reduced in quantity and until it forms a thick syrup consistence.

    Homemade balsamic glaze only uses 1 or two ingredients unlike the store bought options.

    Is Balsamic glaze same as balsamic vinegar

    Not at all.

    Balsamic glaze is made of cooking balsamic vinegar until half of the liquid is disappeared and the mixture is turning into thick sauce.

    How to make a homemade balsamic glaze with honey (or any other sweetener of your choice)

    Homemade balsamic glaze - the world's easiest dressing/sauce that only uses 2 ingredients (or even just one if you like! - The Yummy bowl

    STEP 1

    Pour 1 cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and add honey (or brown sugar, maple syrup).

    STEP 2

    Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer stirring occasionally until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. It should easily coat the back of a spoon. Then remove from heat and allow to cool. Be patient, the sauce will thicken more as it cools.

    That's it! How easy is that?

    how long does balsamic glaze (reduction) last?

    Sealed in an airtight container stood in the refrigerator it can last up to 3 months. But I doubt there will be some sauce left after a week!

    How to make balsamic glaze without sugar

    Same method as described above but the only difference is that you won't add any sweetener. You may want to use double quantity of balsamic vinegar.

    What is balsamic glaze used for 

    You'll be amazed how many dishes you can enhance with this easy sauce!

    Simply drizzle the ready made cooled down balsamic glaze over:

    • Caprese salad - the most classical and tasty combo!
    • PIZZA & FLATBREADS - Simply yum!
    • Grilled/roasted vegetables - sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese and top with balsamic glaze. OH, my Sweet Mother of God, this is heaven on earth!
    • Cheese, tapas plates
    • Bruchettas
    • Eggplants
    • Chicken
    • Pork chops
    • Steak
    • Noodles
    • Summer berries
    • Ice cream - vanilla ice cream is my favorite 🙂

    I love to drizzle some balsamic glaze on my flatbread recipes like Raspberry Apple Goat Cheese Flatbread and Zucchini Pepperoni Flatbread!

    Homemade balsamic glaze - the world's easiest dressing/sauce that only uses 2 ingredients (or even just one if you like! - The Yummy bowl

    I hope you love this super simple recipe.

    Thank you for reading!

    – Julia

    How would You use the balsamic glaze in your dishes?

    If you try this recipe, please leave a comment and a star rating below.  Your feedback is so helpful and helps other TYB readers who are planning to make this recipe.

    Homemade balsamic glaze - the world's easiest dressing/sauce that only uses 2 ingredients (or even just one if you like! - The Yummy bowl

    Homemade Sweet Balsamic Glaze

    Homemade balsamic glaze - the world's easiest dressing/sauce that only uses 2 ingredients (or even just one if you like!)
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Sauce
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Calories: 14kcal

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon honey or any other sweetent of your choice

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Pour 1 cup balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and add honey (or brown sugar, maple syrup).
    • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer stirring occasionally until reduced by half, about 20 minutes. It should easily coat the back of a spoon. Then remove from heat and allow to cool. Be patient, the sauce will thicken more as it cools.
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    NOTES

    1 cup balsamic vinegar makes ½ cup of sauce in the end.
    Pour into a glass bottle or mason jar and store it in the refrigerator. It will keep for 3 months as long as it's tightly sealed in an airtight container and refrigerated. But it never stays so long in my house as we generally got through it fairly quickly!

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    Nutrition Facts
    Homemade Sweet Balsamic Glaze
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 14
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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