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balsamic glaze
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How to Make Balsamic Glaze (Easy 2-Ingredient Recipe)

This homemade balsamic glaze is made with just 2 ingredients — balsamic vinegar and brown sugar — and reduces into a rich, thick, sweet-tangy drizzle in about 20 minutes. Use it on grilled meats, caprese salad, roasted vegetables, cheese boards, or even vanilla ice cream for an instant gourmet finish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: balsamic glaze, balsamic glaze recipe, balsamic reduction, homemade balsamic glaze, how to make balsamic glaze
Servings: 16 tablespoons
tablespoons
Author: Olya Shepard

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup brown sugar

Instructions

Combine and Heat

  • Pour the balsamic vinegar into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves completely.

Bring to a Boil

  • Let the mixture come to a gentle boil, making sure to keep stirring so it doesn’t burn.

Simmer and Reduce

  • Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. Keep simmering and stirring until the liquid has reduced by about half and the glaze coats the back of a spoon. This usually takes around 20 minutes but watch carefully as thickness can vary.

Cool and Store

  • Remove from heat and allow the glaze to cool. It will thicken more as it cools. Pour it into a jar with a lid and store it in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
How to Make Balsamic Glaze (Easy 2-Ingredient Recipe)
Amount per Serving
Calories
867
% Daily Value*
Sodium
 
148
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
718
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
195
g
65
%
Sugar
 
183
g
203
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Calcium
 
229
mg
23
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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