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How to Make the Perfect Balsamic Reduction

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 3/4 cup 1x
  • Category: Condiments & Sauces
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This balsamic reduction recipe only requires one ingredient – balsamic vinegar! It’s sweet, tangy, and perfect for a caprese salad, grilled peaches, or a chicken dinner.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of good quality balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Pour balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan.
  2. Turn heat to medium high and bring vinegar to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until vinegar has reduced down. Stir occasionally. {be sure to keep an eye on it because it can burn quickly} You will know it is done if it coats the back of spoon.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Let reduction cool and serve or transfer to an air tight container and store in refrigerator. If reduction hardens after being in refrigerator for too long just place container in a bowl filled with warm water to heat up the reduction.
  6. Can be served with a caprese salad, grilled peaches, bread, or whatever you want. You could just drink it if you like… it’s that good! 🙂

Notes

  • To store. This balsamic reduction recipe will last for at least 3 months as long as you have it properly sealed in an airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator.
  • To reheat. If the reduction hardens after being in the refrigerator for too long, just place the container in a bowl filled with warm water to heat it up.