Balsamic Syrup over Strawberries

From Atco Blue Flame Kitchen - Calgary's gas company always has some awesome recipes. This looks really different as a syrup to put over strawberries or any other kind of berry.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup  balsamic vinegar
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla (or to taste)
• 1  cup  sliced strawberry

Directions

1. Combine vinegar and sugar in a small nonreactive saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar.
3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture is syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Cool completely.
6. Serve drizzled over strawberries or melon.
7. Cooking time does not include chilling time.