Homemade Balsamic Glaze — The perfect condiment for any meal, the balsamic glaze is made from a simple recipe of vinegar and sugar. With just a few ingredients, the possibilities are endless with this sauce. It can be used as a dipping sauce or dressing on salads or even to top off your favorite dessert!
Who doesn’t love a good condiment? We’re not sure why you would buy something for just a few dollars when homemade is so much better. It adds up in our house too, and we all know that taste counts!
Homemade balsamic glaze balances sweet and tangy while providing depth of flavor like no other sauce can compare with.
If you love a great homemade sauce, some of my favorite recipes are HOMEMADE OLD BAY SEASONING, HOMEMADE FRENCH ONION DIP, REMOULADE SAUCE, and CHIMICHURRI SAUCE.
What is Balsamic Glaze?
Balsamic glaze is a sweet and tangy sauce that can be used as a condiment for foods or poured over the top of them. The ingredients are simple: balsamic vinegar, sugar, and garlic cloves. Although it’s an easy recipe to make at home, many people prefer buying pre-made bottles from their local grocery store. It’s delicious on chicken breasts with roasted vegetables!
The key ingredient in this sauce is balsamic vinegar which has been proven to have many health benefits. First of all, its low-calorie count makes it perfect for anyone trying to lose weight while still eating healthy food more often than not. Balsamic vinegar also contains high levels of antioxidants.
Ingredients for Balsamic Glaze:
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Honey or Granulated Sugar
- Minced Garlic (optional)
How To Make Homemade Balsamic Glaze
Pour the balsamic vinegar into a saucepan and add the honey or sugar. Mix in the minced garlic.
Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens, often stirring to make sure nothing burns at its bottom.
What Type of Balsamic Vinegar is Best?
Choosing the correct type of balsamic vinegar can be overwhelming. There are many types, each with its unique flavor profile and price point. From expensive aged balsamic to inexpensive grocery store brands, a couple of favorites are:
How Do You Know When Balsamic Glaze Has Reduced Enough?
You want to make sure your balsamic glaze is thick enough so that you can coat the back of a spoon yet pourable when it cools. It will continue to thicken while cooling as well- don’t worry if it’s not quite at desirable thickness right away!
If you find that your Homemade Balsamic Glaze is too thick, you can always add some water to thin it out. Mix well before removing it from the heat.
What to Serve with Balsamic Glaze:
This pairs well with anything from salad to chicken, and it’s so easy to make. It might become one of your favorite new sauces.
Here are some great recipes to pair it with:
- AIR FRYER CAPRESE GARLIC BREAD
- HOMEMADE CAPRESE SALAD INSALATA CAPRESE
- INSTANT POT CHICKEN PICCATA
- AIR FRYER CHICKEN PARMESAN
- INSTANT POT SHRIMP SCAMPI
How to Store Balsamic Glaze:
The best way to keep a balsamic glaze is in an airtight container or mason jar. Ensure it has cooled so you don’t end up with undissolved crystals on your fingers when touching hot food!
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Homemade Balsamic Glaze
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced garlic (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the balsamic vinegar into a saucepan and add the honey or sugar. Mix in the minced garlic.
- Pour over medium-low heat for about 10 to 15 minutes until it thickens, often stirring to make sure nothing burns at its bottom.
Equipment
- Saucepan
Nutrition
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