Description
Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant fresh cherry balsamic glaze, a delightful blend of sweet, ripe cherries and tangy balsamic vinegar. This versatile glaze is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, salads, or desserts, adding a gourmet touch to any dish. Simple to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress your guests while becoming a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse and pit the cherries.
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, mix cherries, balsamic vinegar, and honey (or brown sugar).
- Simmer: Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cherries soften.
- Thicken: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Add to the saucepan while stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Cool: Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly; it will thicken further as it cools.
- Serve: Drizzle over grilled chicken, salads, or desserts for an exquisite finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg