Balsamic Maple Glazed Recipes

MAPLE-GLAZED BALSAMIC CARROTS

Steps:

• In a skillet add the carrots, broth, maple syrup, butter, salt and pepper.
• Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil.
• Cover and cook 3 minutes; cook for 5 minutes if you want a soft, candied-style carrot.
• Increase the heat to high; uncover the skillet and cook 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the carrots are just tender and the liquid has been reduced to 2 tablespoons.
• Add in the vinegar and stir/sauté 1-2 minutes or until the liquid is reduced to a glaze.
• Serve while hot.

HOLIDAY BALSAMIC MAPLE GLAZED HAM

Steps:

• 1. First preheat the oven to 325F. Mix the dressing, syrup & mustard in a small bowl. Then place ham fat side up in a roasting pan. Then diagonally score the ham. Cover with foil & bake for about 1 hour.
• 2. Next Remove the foil & brush the ham with 1/3 of the glaze. bake again uncovered for about 1 hour more or until fully heated. Brush with remaining glaze about every 20 mins. In a large shallow pan toss the carrots & parsnips with the oil. Add them to the ham at the last 45 mins of baking. Make sure to turn the veggies everytime you brush the ham with glaze.
• 3. Then remove the ham from the oven & tranfer to a cutting board. Tent with foil & let stand for about 15 mins. In the mean time increase the heat to 425F. Continue to roasr theveggies for about 15 mins, turning every 5 mins & serve with the ham.

BALSAMIC MAPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan on low heat, combine syrup, vinegar, butter spread, garlic, and salt, and heat for several minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine arrowroot and tamari, stirring through until well incorporated. Add tamari mixture to saucepan, whisk to combine, and increase heat to bring mixture to a boil, stirring continually.
• Let boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly (the mixture will thicken more as it cools down). Enjoy! (this can be chilled or used as it).

BALSAMIC MAPLE GLAZE SALMON

Steps:

• Combine grapefruit (orange) juice, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and garlic in a saucepan over medium high heat.
• Bring to a boil and cook 5-6 minutes.
• Stir in oil.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper to taste.
• Brush generously with glaze and grill or broil 10 minutes, occasionally brushing with glaze.