Balsamic Glaze

A homemade Balsamic Glaze recipe. Made with only one ingredient - vibrant and tangy balsamic vinegar. It's reduced in a saucepan until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency, it's acidity has mellowed and the sweetness has concentrated. It's the perfect finish for a caprese salad and so much more! 

Flavor Concentrated Balsamic Reduction

The great thing about making this Italian staple at home is that you can make it sweeter as preferred and you can opt to make it thinner or thicker (depending on how long it's reduced).

This balsamic reduction tastes fresher and it begins with an ingredient that is likely already in your pantry.

It's so good you'll want to eat it by the spoonful! It's one of my favorite sauces and it compliments an endless list of dishes. Below are some ideas to get you started.

Ways to Use Balsamic Glaze

• Upgrade a caprese salad with it or another simple green salad, pair it with a good extra virgin olive oil.
• Spoon over toast (caprese or strawberry ricotta which are both pictured here, or bruscetta).
• Drizzle over a finished  pizza.
• Serve over ice cream (my favorite is over ricotta ice cream, vanilla or strawberry is great too).
• Pair with fruit (strawberries, peaches, mangoes, cherries, blackberries, apricots or plums) and sweetened whipped cream.
• Serve over chicken, beef or salmon.
• Top over a pasta salad.
• Upgrade vegetables with it. Steamed, roasted, sauteed, grilled or even raw vegetables.

from Cooking Classy