Balsamic berries and cream

When it comes to balsamic vinegar, buy the best your pocketbook will allow. Balsamic vinegar can range in price from a mere $3 to well over $100 a bottle. To enrich the flavor of moderately-priced balsamic vinegar, we cook it with a little sugar, which helps balance its flavor. You will find that as the tangy glaze cools it will thicken. If the glaze becomes too thick to drizzle, add about 1/2 teaspoon water to thin it slightly. Drizzle over a slice of angel food cake that is topped with berries, sprinkle it over string beans or asparagus, or brush a little over salmon before broiling or baking it.