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Balsamic Syrup

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Put the vinegar in a small nonreactive pan over medium-low heat. Bring to a boil, then immediately lower the heat so it bubbles gently. Reduce at a low simmer to 1/4 cup, about 20 minutes; it should be thickened and syrupy. It will thicken a little more as it cools. Serve warm or let cool, then store in an airtight container indefinitely.

Recipe variations

8 Great Additions to Balsamic Syrup

  1. Raw or Roasted Garlic (page 205), to taste
  2. 1/2 cup Caramelized Onions or shallots
  3. Herbs: a sprig of the stronger ones like rosemary, tarragon, or thyme; a few sprigs of the milder ones like parsley, mint, or basil
  4. 1/4 cup fresh, fruity red wine
  5. 1/2 cup chopped fruit or berries like raspberries, apples, figs, strawberries, blackberries, pears, grapes, or cherries
  6. 1/3 cup chopped dried fruits like dates, apricots, pears, cherries, strawberries, or figs
  7. 2 tablespoons molasses (or pomegranate molasses), maple syrup, or honey
  8. 1/2 cup fresh orange juice