Baslmic Glaze or Reduction, Syrup

Over the last couple weeks, I have had two occurrences of people asking or talking about Balsamic Glaze or Balsamic Vinegar. So I think I should add it to my recipe box!

Basalmic Glaze Reduction

2 cups Balsamic Vinegar (best you can afford)
1 tsp sugar (optional)
Cooking time: 2-2 1/4 hours

Take 2 cups Balsamic Vinegar and bring it to a low boil in a heavy bottomed non-reactive pot, some people do not suggest bringing to a low boil and just bringing to a "light" simmer. Reduce heat to a simmer, simmer until reduced by 75% or 50%, depending on desired viscosity. Do not burn, stir occasionally.
Store in a syrup container or clear squeeze bottle, it is okay to store at room temperature.
Use to garnish steamed and fresh vegetables, fruits, salads, fish, and ice cream!
If too thick add a little water and if too thin continue to simmer.
Times vary depending on pan.
This works for reducing wines and other types of vinegar.

picture credits to:
http://eng.acetobalsamicodelduca.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/white_cap_balsamic_vinegar2.jpg

Family Recipes: Ice Creams

ICE CREAM RECIPE
(Grandma Yarbrough)

4 eggs beaten
Add 2 cups sugar
Add 2 boxes of instant pudding and stir

Fold in 1 carton whipped topping (cool whip).
Stir in 1 tsp. vanilla.
Add ½ gallon of whole milk (or 2% + 1 can milnut or evaporated milk.)

Optional flavors: 1 cup pecans with pecan pudding
Chocolate with nuts such as almonds
Chocolate chip with vanilla pudding
1 quart of fresh fruit with vanilla pudding

MILKY WAY ICE CREAM
(Aunt Jennifer’s)

Melt 5 Milky way candy bars and 10 oz. of miniature marshmallows in the microwave for 2+ minutes. Stir every 1 minute. Add ¾ cup sugar and 2 cups whole milk. Heat until candy and sugar are just about melted. Put in the ice cream container and fill to line with whole milk as directed.


ICE CREAM
(Grandma Graden)

Beat 5 eggs until thick and light yellow.
Gradually add 2 cups sugar and then add ½ tsp. salt,
1+ T. of vanilla.
Then add 1 can milnut while continuing to beat.
Add milk to bowl. When bowl is full and thoroughly mixed, put into ice cream container.
Fill milk to the line as directed. (Ice Milk)


VANILLA ICE CREAM

4 eggs
2 ½ cups sugar
6+cups milk
4 cups light cream (milnut)
2 T. vanilla
½ tsp. salt

Beat eggs until light and thick. Add sugar gradually beating until mixture thickens. Add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Freeze in ice cream freezer. Makes 1 gallon.