Balsamic Syrup
Kitchen Tested 
- Yield 8 servings
- Prep 5 mins
- Cook 10 mins
Turn balsamic vinegar into a rich sauce that complements either sweet or savory.
Mark Boughton Photography / styling by Teresa Blackburn
Reducing everyday balsamic vinegar with a little sugar and some spices transforms it into a rich, luxurious syrup with all the flavor of expensive aged balsamic vinegar. Serve on everything from salad greens and pasta to ice cream and berries.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 -- star anise
- 2 sticks cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Simmer until reduced by one-third. Let cool. Makes about 1 cup.
