Recipe

December 24, 2008

Rosemary Balsamic Syrup Recipe

Recipe:

Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a medium non-reactive (stainless steel or glass are fine) saucepan and simmer until reduced by half.

Step 2: Strain out rosemary and peppercorns and discard. Funnel the syrup into small jars and seal. Keeps well indefinitely chilled.

Makes 4 1/4-cup jars

Ingredients

500 mL bottle of balsamic vinegar*
4 large sprigs fresh rosemary
1 tsp whole black peppercorns

* Inexpensive balsamic vinegar works well.

Directions

Yield:

Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a medium non-reactive (stainless steel or glass are fine) saucepan and simmer until reduced by half.

Step 2: Strain out rosemary and peppercorns and discard. Funnel the syrup into small jars and seal. Keeps well indefinitely chilled.

Makes 4 1/4-cup jars

Photographer:

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