Pear-infused Balsamic Reduction
Sauces & Condiments | 30 Minutes or Less | Other
START TO FINISH: 15 minutes
Cooking Notes
Other flavors of infused vinegars also can be used, such as fig, raspberry or pomegranate.
Pear-infused Balsamic Reduction
1/2 cup pear-infused white balsamic vinegar*
1 large clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, garlic and bay leaf. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Stir in sugar and continue to boil, stirring constantly, until mixture is reduced by at least half, about 2 more minutes.
Strain the reduction into a small bowl and discard the bay leaf and garlic. Allow to cool slightly. Reduction will have consistency of maple syrup. Serve reduction with sautéed sea scallops or other mild seafood, pork or chicken.
Pear-infused Balsamic Reduction
Approximate Values Per Serving: 50 calories (0% from fat), 0 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 0 g dietary fiber, trace sodium
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From Beverly Mills - April 28, 2010
You can use any flavor of infused vinegar to make this reduction. I used pomegranate-infused. Then I sauteed some collard greens with onion and tossed them in the infusion, to taste. So YUM!