Easy Balsamic Glaze

Thick balsamic glaze dripping from a pink spoon into a small white bowl, with a De Nigris balsamic vinegar bottle behind it

This easy homemade balsamic glaze is made with just balsamic vinegar and brown sugar, simmered into a sweet, tangy syrup in about 15 minutes. Drizzle it over caprese salad, roasted vegetables, chicken, toast, and more.

Course Appetizer, Sauce

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword Easy to Make, Quick and Easy Recipe, sauces

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 7 10

Total Time 14

Calories 503kcal

Ingredients

1 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar light or dark

Instructions

1 cup good quality balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar, light or dark
Instructions
Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small saucepan and whisk to combine.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring so the sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes, until reduced by about half and the glaze coats the back of a spoon.
Remove from the heat and let cool completely. The glaze will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer to an airtight glass jar or squeeze bottle and refrigerate.

Notes

Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Let it sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before using.
Too thick: Warm gently and stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar or water.
Too thin: Simmer a few minutes longer. It thickens as it cools.
Sugar-free option: Skip the brown sugar for a classic balsamic reduction. Plan on a longer simmer.
Simmer gently: A hard boil can burn the sugar and make the glaze bitter.

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