Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Panini Night

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (21)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(21)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 35 min

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Directions

1 1/2 cups balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling

12 (1/2-inch) thick slices ciabatta bread

2 tablespoons butter

Boil the balsamic vinegar and 3 tablespoons of sugar in a heavy small 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 a little more sugar, and serve.

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recipe Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup
Allison Palm Harbor, FL 07-18-2009
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Wonderfully delicous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had steered clear of Balsamic Vinegar after trying some that was horrible. But I saw Giada make this and thought I would... give it a go. It was heavenly!!! I purchased very good Balsamic Vinegar and followed the recipe to a T. When done correctly the vinegar has a fruity citrus taste to it. It is the perfect dessert for someone that does not like things that are overly sweet but delicious just the same.Read more
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Judy Thousand Oaks,, CA 07-17-2009
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The best sauce.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

DELICIOUS! I always wanted to know how to reduce the balsamic vinigar and this is the best. Do you have any other uses for... this sauce??? Really good.Read more
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Rebecca La Mesa, CA 07-11-2009
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Did I burn this?
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I reduced the sauce until it had the syrup like consistency, put it on the toasted bread, and...yuck! It tasted awful- like... it was burned and had a glue like texture. Not sure what happened here!Read more
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Sue Glenwood, IA 07-10-2009
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SERVE WITH CHEESE!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I'm not sure why the recipe doesn't say this but in the show she served it with spreadable cheese that the guests put on top... of the toast. Read more
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Anonymous 10-28-2007
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awful
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

Everyone has different likes,etc...(that said)I thought it was awful.I double-checked to make sure i had made it right ..and... i had..(Sigh)Read more
recipe Toasted Ciabatta with Balsamic Syrup
TAMMY Ridgefield, WA 09-14-2007
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Yummy and easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was a 5 star recipe based partly on ease. I will definitely make it again. As a note, I used sourdough, and broiled... the bread. After broiling one side, I buttered the other and sprinkled with the sugar, then broiled. This crisped up the sugar before putting on the vinegar mixture. I would probably lean toward serving as an appetizer with cheese, fruit, and nuts.Read more