How To Make Balsamic Glaze

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

5 from 1 vote

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Course Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings jar

Calories 352 kcal

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In a small saucepan, pour 1 cup of balsamic vinegar and add honey (or brown sugar, maple syrup).
1 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey
Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a low boil. Then, lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, stirring occasionally, until it's reduced by half, which should take about 20 minutes. To achieve the right consistency, reduce the vinegar by half until it becomes glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, similar to warm honey.
Tip: Keep in mind that the glaze will continue to thicken as it cools, so remove it from the heat promptly to let it cool.

1 cup balsamic vinegar makes ½ cup of glaze in the end.
To Store. Transfer the glaze into a clean glass jar or dressing bottle and refrigerate it for up to a month. Adjust the quantity according to your needs by making a larger batch or halving the recipe as necessary.
Proper ventilation. Open a window and turn on your vent while cooking the vinegar to mitigate any strong odors. Unlike the enticing aromas of garlic or onion, the smell of vinegar cooking can be less pleasant.
Thick but runny. Once the reduction coats the back of your spoon with a syrupy texture, remove it from the heat. Remember, it will continue to thicken as it cools, resembling warm honey but with a slightly thinner consistency than honey straight from the jar.

Calories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 1gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 73gVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg

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