Sweet Balsamic Glaze Caprese Burger Recipes

CAPRESE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Stir balsamic vinegar and honey together in a small saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the vinegar mixture has reduced to 1/3 cup, about 10 minutes. Set the balsamic reduction aside to cool.
• Arrange alternate slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese decoratively on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper, spread fresh basil leaves over the salad, and drizzle with olive oil and the balsamic reduction.

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.

SWEET BALSAMIC GLAZE CAPRESE BURGER

Steps:

• 1. Season burgers with salt, pepper, and fajita seasoning. Set aside for 5 mins.
• 2. In three parts add eggs to a bowl, flour to a bowl, and breadcrumbs and Panko to another bowl. Slice mozzarella. Add a slice to flour, then egg, then crumbs. Set on a baking sheet. Place in the fridge for 10 mins to get firm.
• 3. In a saute pan add a little oil. Add burgers. Cooking 5-7 mins each side. Place on a tray and put in a 350 F oven for 5-10 mins.
• 4. In another saute pan, add a little oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Fry mozzarella until brown on both sides. About 3-5 mins each side. Until melting.
• 5. Slice tomatoes. Add salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix mayo and pesto. Add a little pepper to taste.
• 6. Slice bun in half and toast for 5 mins or until golden brown.
• 7. In a saucepan, add balsamic vinegar. Warm through. Add brown sugar and cook until sugar is melted. Stir until becomes a little thick about 5-8 mins.
• 8. To assemble: Add glaze to the bottom part of the bun. Add burger then the fried mozzarella. Add a few basil leaves, then tomato slices. Add pesto mayo to the top bun.

BALSAMIC GLAZE (REDUCTION)

Steps:

• Heat balsamic vinegar in a small pot or saucepan over medium heat. *If adding sugar, combine both into the pot and heat together.
• Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the vinegar thickens and is reduced to about 1/2 cup (about 20 minutes). It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.*If simmering with sugar, it will take about 8-10 minutes to reduce.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before serving (about 15 minutes).