Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup

Name: Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar; 4 tablespoons sugar; 12 1/2-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

January 26, 2012

I love this sweet syrup. It’s similar to chocolate sauce; in fact, beyond the antipasto platter, you could even use it as a dessert topping, drizzled over ice cream or berries.

Recipe information

Yield
6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar

4 tablespoons sugar

12 1/2-inch-thick slices ciabatta bread

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

Preparation

Boil the balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Toast the bread slices. Spread the butter over the toasts. Arrange the toasts on a platter. Drizzle the reduced balsamic syrup over the toasts, then sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of sugar, and serve.

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