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Honey Balsamic Glaze

Published: Feb 13, 2025 · Modified: Feb 13, 2025 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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This Honey Balsamic Glaze is perfect for a quick and easy sauce on your favorite vegetables or protein. This balsamic glaze features a sweet and tangy combination of balsamic vinegar and honey.

This glaze can be used as a marinade, drizzled over roasted vegetables, or brushed onto grilled chicken or fish. Plus, it comes together in just a few minutes with minimal ingredients.

A spoon with some honey balsamic glaze over a jar.

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  • Best balsamic glaze
  • Ingredients you'll need
  • Adaptable recipe – variations!
  • Before you begin: essential tools
  • Step by step: instructions
  • Sweet Sauces
  • Your questions answered: FAQs
  • My notes
  • Storage and reheating
  • Time saving tips
  • Perfect pairings: what to serve with
  • More savory sauces
  • Honey Balsamic Glaze

Best balsamic glaze

  • The combination of balsamic vinegar and honey creates a perfect balance between sweet and tangy flavors.
  • The glaze is versatile and can be used as a sauce, marinade, or dip for various dishes.
  • It only requires a few simple ingredients and can be made in just a few minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

This homemade glaze is also a healthier alternative to store-bought sauces and marinades that may contain added preservatives. Plus, the glaze can be customized by adjusting the ratio of balsamic vinegar and honey according to personal preference.

Ingredients you'll need

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

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📋 Ingredient Notes / Variations

  • Balsamic vinegar - Look for a vinegar that is aged and has a deep flavor, this will give you the richest flavor for your sauce.
  • Honey - When shopping for honey, try to find organic and raw varieties as they are best suited for cooking.

Adaptable recipe – variations!

  • You can customize the glaze by adding other ingredients such as garlic, herbs, or spices for added flavor.
  • A tablespoon or two of grainy mustard or Dijon mustard would add a nice tang to this recipe.
  • Swap out the honey for your favorite sweetener, pure maple syrup, brown sugar, or even your favorite sugar-free sweetener would work.

Before you begin: essential tools

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Step by step: instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

A sauce pan with balsamic glaze ingredients.
Reduction of balsamic vinegar is a simple recipe to make at home.
  1. Add vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir to combine and heat until bubbling.
  2. Turn to medium-low heat and let it simmer on low heat until reduced to half of the original volume or it coats the back of a spoon.
  3. Let it cool down and pour it into a jar.

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Your questions answered: FAQs

Should I use this glaze warm or cold?

This glaze can be used warm or cold, depending on your preference and how you plan to use it. If used as a marinade, it is best to let the glaze cool down before marinating meat or vegetables. As a drizzle serve it warm.

How to reheat balsamic glaze?

You can reheat the glaze by placing it in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until warmed through. Alternatively, you can microwave it for 20-30 seconds at a time until warm.

Can I freeze the balsamic glaze?

Yes, this glaze can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just make sure to thaw it completely before using it. You may also need to whisk it or warm it up in a saucepan to get the desired consistency after freezing.

My notes

  • Don't leave the sauce unattended while it's simmering as it can easily burn.
  • Also, make sure that you stir it often to prevent it from scorching.
  • This sauce will thicken a little more as it cools, so keep that in mind while you are simmering it.
  • I recommend that you use nonreactive cookware when making this easy recipe, a stainless steel pot will work best.
  • If your sauce thickens more than you would like for it to, you can add a small splash of water to thin it out.
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Homemade balsamic glaze

Storage and reheating

Refrigerate - Store this homemade balsamic honey glaze in an airtight jar or container, it will stay good for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

Reheat- You can reheat the sauce stove top, I like to serve it room temperature so I take it out of the fridge an hour or so before serving. If the glaze thickens too much in the fridge, gently reheat it in a saucepan or microwave with a splash of water to restore its pourable consistency.

Freezing - Although it is best fresh, you can freeze the sauce for up to three months. Thaw and reheat as needed.

Time saving tips

Yes, this glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Just make sure to stir a little bit before using it.

Perfect pairings: what to serve with

  • This Balsamic glaze pairs well with many different things, however, my favorites are these Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables or this Air Fryer Tilapia recipe.
  • Drizzle over some roasted brussel sprouts.
  • Drizzle over your caprese salad. This balsamic sauce makes delicious salad dressings

More savory sauces

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  • 3-Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce.
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  • Olive Oil Bread Dip

Sauces are such a wonderful addition to any dish, sweet or salty. What is your favorite sauce/condiment? Leave me a comment below, I would love to know.

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Honey Balsamic Glaze

One of the best homemade condiments with a tangy flavor to elevate almost everything. From capers salad to fresh fruit this balsamic reduction sauce is so simple and is cheaper than store bought.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Halal
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Calories: 291kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon honey

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan over medium-high heat add vinegar and honey, stir to combine and heat until bubbling.
  • Reduce heat to low and let it simmer on low heat until reduced to half of the original volume or it coats the back of a spoon.
  • Let it cool down and pour into a jar.

Notes

  • Time depends on many factors including the size of your pan, bigger skillets will take less time than small sauce pans, and also how you like the consistency of your sauce. Mine took around 13 minutes.
  • Keep in mind that the sauce thickens as it cools down.
  • If you end up with a sauce that is thicker than your liking mix in splash of water and stir until you reach your preferred consistency.
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Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Alex

    October 16, 2024 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    Easy and SOOO delicious.

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  2. Annie Joseph

    November 30, 2023 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe and the ways to use it! I think this would be great with so many things. Now I know how to make it myself, thanks to you.

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