Balsamic Glaze

This quick balsamic glaze is thick and glossy: the perfect drizzle for veggies, chicken, or fish. It brings a touch of flavor to every bite!

Here’s a sauce recipe every home cook needs: a great one Balsamic Glaze! This quick and flavorful fillet adds a spicy touch to vegetables, chicken, fish, crostini: you name it! The best part about this recipe is that it’s quick, easy, and hard to mess up. Rather than a balsamic reduction, it’s a simple cooking sauce that takes less than 10 minutes to make. How to do it!

How to make balsamic glaze

There are several ways to make balsamic glaze; The most popular way is to reduce balsamic vinegar on the stovetop until it becomes thick and crisp (essentially a balsamic reduction). The problem with this method? It’s easy to go overboard, resulting in a sticky, almost solid sauce. The taste can be a touch and too acidic depending on the balsamic vinegar used.

This balsamic glaze is a go-to sauce that adds the flavors of maple, dijon and garlic so the sauce is packed with flavor and just the right amount of thickness every time! There’s no risk of overcooking and it has just the right amount of sweetness and acidity. To make balsamic frosting (see recipe below for quantities):

• Whip: In a small saucepan, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. Mix the cornstarch with a little water until dissolved, then pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan.
• Cook: Simmer the mixture over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until the sauce thickens and is glossy.

Balsamic Glaze vs Reduction

This balsamic glaze is a quick-cooking sauce that’s thickened with cornstarch for a thick, glossy sauce that’s great for drizzling on just about anything! After trying the reduction method and overcooking it, we were thrilled to find a new way to make balsamic frosting without fail.

A balsamic reduction is made by boiling balsamic vinegar on the stovetop until it reduces and becomes very thick and sweet. Advantages? It uses only one ingredient. See this balsamic reduction recipe for instructions.

store leftovers

Use this balsamic glaze immediately, or you can store leftovers in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. It will set in the fridge, so bring it to room temperature before serving.

Ways to use balsamic icing

The sky’s the limit when it comes to a balsamic glaze! This sweet and savory sauce goes well with everything from roasted vegetables to salmon. Here are a few ideas:

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This balsamic glaze recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.