How To Make Maple Balsamic Reduction

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is more economical.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Red wine vinegar provides a similar tang, while white vinegar is more affordable.

Measure out 3/4 cup balsamic vinegar and pour it into a pan.

Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of honey to the pan.

Place the pan on the stove and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Let the mixture simmer for about 18 minutes until it turns syrupy.

If you're in a hurry, you can use 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar and it will take about 5 to 6 minutes to thicken.

Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

If the reduction is too thick, add a little balsamic vinegar to thin it out.

Prepare some organic sourdough bread and layer with goat cheese and oven-dried tomatoes.

Add some mizuna greens on top of the cheese and tomatoes.

For another variation, slice organic strawberries and add basil leaves, then drizzle with the balsamic maple reduction.

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