Balsamic Jelly Recipes

BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed pan over high heat bring the balsamic, sugar lemon juice, vanilla, allspice, cloves, star anise and orange zest to a boil.
• Remove from heat, transfer to storage container and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
• Strain the liquid and save the vanilla for another use.
• Pour into a large wide pot and bring to a boil over high heat being sure it does not boil over.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mix reaches about 215 F and has the texture of a light syrup, 20-25 minutes.
• Use standard canning techniques to finish seal in 6 half pint and 1 4 oz jars.
• Does not include refrigeration time.

BALSAMIC JELLY

Steps:

• Pour vinegar into small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let stand 10 minutes to bloom gelatin.
• Place over medium heat until gelatin dissolves and mixture is hot. Do not simmer.
• Remove from heat and stir in honey to dissolve.
• Divide mixture among six small ramekins.
• Chill until set.
• Unmold and serve with a cheese plate, bread and butter.

BALSAMIC JELLY

Steps:

• pour vinegar in a sm sauce pan sprinkle gelatin over let stand until gelatin softens (10 min) stir over med heat lintel gelatin dissolves and mixture is hot (do not simmer) Remove from heat, stir in honey. Divide mixture in 6 small ramekins, Chill for 8 hours. Will keep for a week chilled and covered.

BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix balsamic vinegar with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until glaze is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Glaze should coat the back of a spoon. Let cool and pour into a jar with a lid; store in refrigerator.