Cara Cara Balsamic Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup shallots, finely chopped
• 1 cup cara cara orange juice
• 1/2 cup sweet orange preserve
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon cracked black peppercorn
• 1 1/2 teaspoon organic orange zest, finely grated

Directions

1. Heat butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides.
2. Cook shallot, stirring, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients; simmer briskly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 2 1/4 cups, about 25 minutes.
4. Bring to room temperature before using. Glaze can be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.