1tbspsweetener like brown sugar, OR honey, OR maple syrup
Instructions
Pour balsamic vinegar into a sauce pot and bring it to simmer over medium heat.
Once it starts to simmer, lower the heat to medium-low and let it gently simmer. Whisk in sweetener if you wish.
Let the vinegar simmer gently for 5-8 minutes, stirring often.
The vinegar should be reduced to 1/2 or 1/3 cup, depending on how thick you like it. You can test it with as spoon: dip a spoon into it and check if it coats the back. Remember, it will continue to thicken as it cools!
Storing:
Store balsamic reduction in a glass jar with an air-tight lid. Store it in the refrigerator for up a long time (months) if you didn't add sugar, and little less if you did add sugar.
Notes
PRO TIP: don't want until the reduction reaches the consistency you want it to be as it's cooking! Remember, it will continue to thicken as it cools! So if you wait until it's thick as it cooks, it will be solid once cooled. Sweetener option - I usually use brown sugar or honey, but there are a few more options. You can use maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar. If you wish to keep it keto but want to add a little sweetness, you can use monkfruit sweetener or another sugar substitute. Just be careful with sugar substitutes, because they tend to be sweeter, so add half the amount that’s actually called for.