Homemade caramelized balsamic vinegar is easy to make. We love it on salads, grilled steak, pan-fried chicken, and drizzled over bruschetta with mozzarella.
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Caramelized balsamic vinegar is easy to make at home with just two ingredients and is delicious on many dishes.
What Is Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar?
Caramelized balsamic vinegar is a sweet balsamic glaze made by cooking balsamic vinegar with sugar to reduce the volume by half, making it thick and sweet. It is very dark in color with a deep rich flavor.
Ingredients
This recipe makes about ⅓ - ½ a cup, depending on how thick you want it to be. The recipe can easily be doubled but will take a little longer to reduce due to the increased quantity.
You will need:
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar (or maple syrup or white granulated sugar)
Is sugar necessary?
No, it is not. Adding a sweetener is optional and is something that we like, and it makes it suitable to use on both sweet and savory foods.
Step By Step Instructions
- Place the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and add the sugar.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and simmer for 12 – 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat as the liquid reduces and continue to cook until it has reduced by half - at this stage, it should lightly coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from the heat.
- Allow it to cool, then transfer to an airtight container.
- This sauce will keep for 3-4 weeks. Store in the fridge.
Recipe Notes
Reduction Time
Reduction time will vary depending on the saucepan size - the larger the saucepan, the greater the surface area, and the quicker it will reduce.
Overcooking
As the balsamic vinegar reduces, keep a close eye on it because it can become very thick very quickly, and if you are not careful, it can burn.
If it has become too thick, thin it down with a small amount of water, and if it has burnt, ditch it and make a fresh batch.
Serving Size
A serving size is about one tablespoon.
Calories Per Serve
Each serve has 33 calories.
Serving Suggestions
This balsamic glaze recipe is delicious and drizzled over things like bruschetta, roasted Brussel sprouts, caprese salad skewers, vanilla ice cream, grilled or bbq meat, swirl it onto thick vegetable soups, use it as a simple bread dipping sauce with extra virgin olive.
Storage
Caramelized balsamic vinegar keeps well and should be allowed to cool, then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.
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I do hope that you try this recipe for caramelized balsamic vinegar. If you do, please come back and leave a comment below because I would love to know how you went.
Recipe
Caramelized Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients
- 250 ml 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar or honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Place the balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan and add the sugar.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 12 – 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the sauce by half - at this stage, it should lightly coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from the heat.
- Allow it to cool, then transfer to an airtight container.
- This sauce will keep for 3-4 weeks. Store in the fridge.
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