Balsamic fig reduction is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to any dish. It can be used as a glaze for meats or vegetables, or as a dipping sauce. It is also a great way to add sweetness and acidity to a dish. This recipe is simple to make and only requires a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fig jam
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine balsamic vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and fig jam.
- Add to the saucepan and stir until well combined.
- Continue cooking until the mixture has thickened and the flavors have melded together about 5 minutes.
What other food works well with
This reduction is delicious on grilled meats or vegetables, roasted potatoes, or even just plain bread.
Common Mistakes
- Not whisk the cornstarch and fig jam together before adding it to the saucepan. This will cause the cornstarch to clump and the fig jam to float on the surface of the reduction.
- Not cooking the reduction long enough. The flavors will not have time to meld together and the consistency will be too thin.
Nutritional Information
- 1 cup (250 ml) balsamic vinegar: 160 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 40 g sugar, 0 g protein
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) water: 0 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar: 200 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 50 g sugar, 0 g protein
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt: 0 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 580 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper: 0 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch: 30 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fig jam: 200 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 42 g sugar, 0 g protein
Total: 790 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 580 mg sodium, 148 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 142 g sugar, 0 g protein
Allergens
This recipe contains no known allergens.