This balsamic glaze is a sweet, tangy, and rich condiment that pairs wonderfully with a wide variety of dishes! It's a must-have addition to veggies, fish, poultry, salad, pasta, and fruit! Simply drizzle some over the top of your favorite meals and watch it take the flavor to a whole new level!
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Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the balsamic vinegar and the brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved.
Add in the fresh thyme and bring the mixture to a boil before reducing the heat to low.
Simmer until the glaze has reduced by about half (about 20 minutes). The glaze should cling to your spoon and will continue to thicken up while it cools.
When the glaze is as thick as you like, remove it from the heat and strain out the thyme. Let it cool before serving or storing.
Notes
20 minutes is my preferred amount of time to let my glaze simmer to reach a really nice consistency. However, you can adjust this time based on if you enjoy your glaze thicker or thinner.
Instead of brown sugar, you can use practically any sweetener you like! Feel free to swap it out for molasses, honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, or granulated sugar. You can also use sugar-free alternatives, such as swerve.
Keep in mind that the glaze will continue to thicken as it cools and should have the consistency of warm honey.
To store: Let your glaze cool completely before you store it. You'll want to keep it in a glass jar or other type of sealed container. You can keep it on the counter at room temperature for a couple of weeks (it does not need to be stored in the fridge).
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