THIS IS A RICH, LUXURIOUS SYRUP WITH A LOTS OF FLAVOR ENJOY DAN:

                               BALSAMIC SYRUP by CHEF DAN:

Makes 10 cups

INGREDIENTS:

10 cups balsamic vinegar

2 cups brown sugar

1/4-cup pure vanilla

10 cinnamon sticks

8 star anise

12  fresh rosemary springs

4 tablespoons black peppercorns

DIRECTIONS:

1.    Combine vinegar, sugar, cinnamon sticks peppercorns, star anise, and sugars in a nonreactive sauce pan.

2.    Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.

3.    Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture is reduced by half about 30-45 minutes.

4.    Remove from heat.

5.    Strain through a sieve and discard solids.

6.    Let cool and stir in vanilla.

7.    Bottle and serve over salad green, pasta, fruit, or ice cream.

ENJOY DAN:                                          BON-APPETITE!!