Dark Balsamic – Crystal City Olive Oil https://crystalcityoliveoil.com Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegars Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:49:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CrystalCityOliveOilLOGO_resized-100x100.png Dark Balsamic – Crystal City Olive Oil https://crystalcityoliveoil.com 32 32 Cinnamon Pear https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/cinnamon-pear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cinnamon-pear Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:00:39 +0000 https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/?post_type=product&p=1713 Cinnamon Pear Read More »

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The rich Sri Lankan toasted cinnamon aroma and the sweet taste of Anjou pear are harmoniously combined to make a savory and sweet balsamic vinegar. Paired with Blood Orange olive oil, it makes a delicious vinaigrette for a festive spinach and baby arugula salad; top it with slices of fresh pear, toasted pecans, and dried cranberries. This balsamic can also be used as a marinade for pork or poultry. Vanilla ice cream becomes fruity vanilla cinnamon bun pear ice cream with just a drizzle.

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Habanero & Honey https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/habanero-honey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=habanero-honey Thu, 05 Nov 2020 01:50:02 +0000 https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/?post_type=product&p=1280

The sweet and sour notes of our honey vinegar base are beautifully balanced by an assertive kick of habanero. The flavor complexity of this vinegar shines through in stir frys, vinaigrettes, fresh salsas, and more. Even simply drizzling this condimento over chilled slices of watermelon or pineapple creates an unforgettable dish.

*SULPHITE FREE!

Item Code: 10-VA027

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Italian Herbs of Naples https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/italian-herbs-of-naples/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=italian-herbs-of-naples Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:20:30 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=588 Italian Herbs of Naples Read More »

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You can practically taste the sweet, savory, and herbaceous flavors of a delightful herb bouquet just by smelling this balsamic. Dried Neapolitan herbs playfully mingle with our bright, fruity, and complex Traditional 18 Year Style Balsamic base. It boasts the versatility to go from vinaigrettes for simple salads to marinades for meats and vegetables, to homemade chutneys for cheese and salami plates, to tangy dessert sauces drizzled over poached pears. The essence of sunny Naples runs through and through, making it perfect for countless dishes.

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Amarena Cherry https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/amarena-cherry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=amarena-cherry Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:13:23 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=576 Amarena Cherry Read More »

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The Amarena Cherry is a small dark colored Italian cherry grown in Bologna and Modena. Italian Amarena cherry puree and our Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic base are blended together creating a rich, leathery midpoint followed by notes of sweet and sour Amarena cherry. The end result is a flavor explosion of cherry and grape must that is at once sour and bitter. Pair this vinegar with Persian Lime, Chipotle or Blood Orange olive oil for a deliciously well balanced vinaigrette or to cook leafy greens. Drizzle over Greek yogurt for a decadent and healthy treat.

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Bourbon Maple https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/bourbon-maple/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bourbon-maple Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:12:29 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=569

This sweet and savory aroma of maple syrup meets a touch of oaky barrel aged bourbon flavor. For an unexpected twist, add it into a brunch themed cocktail. This is superb on pork, brussel sprouts, sweet breakfast items and grilled pineapple. It is also a great add in to mustards or your homemade BBQ sauce.

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Red Apple Balsamic https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/red-apple-balsamic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=red-apple-balsamic Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:06:24 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=565 Red Apple Balsamic Read More »

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This balsamic has an enticing aroma and a delicate, sweet apple flavor, fruiter than most balsamic vinegars. It adds a refreshing lift to salads, sauces, chutney’s and vegetables. It is amazing drizzled on pork, chicken or fish. Pairs well with Tuscan Herb Olive Oil, Basil Olive Oil and Roasted Walnut Oil. This balsamic is progressively aged in wood barrels according to the Solera Method. It is certified to come from Modena, Italy.

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Dark Espresso Balsamic https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/dark-espresso-balsamic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dark-espresso-balsamic Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:04:54 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=561

This aged Balsamic is amazingly complex, with layers of authentic espresso and dark roasted coffee. It makes a fantastic glaze or bar-b-que base for pork, beef or chicken. Add a shot to an “affogatto float”, which calls for a tall mug of vanilla gelato scoops covered with coffee. Pairs well with Blood Orange Olive Oil.

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Blackberry-Ginger Balsamic https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/blackberry-ginger-balsamic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blackberry-ginger-balsamic Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:03:05 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=554 Blackberry-Ginger Balsamic Read More »

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Combining the flavor of delicate blackberries and the gentle heat of ginger, this vinegar is truly a unique creation for sweet desserts or vinaigrettes. Our Blackberry Ginger balsamic is wonderfully sweet, pleasingly tart, and redolent with the clean, natural flavor of blackberry and ginger. It makes a fantastic dressing or marinade and is divine paired with our Persian Lime olive oil.

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Dark Chocolate Balsamic https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/dark-chocolate-balsamic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dark-chocolate-balsamic Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:01:51 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=547 Dark Chocolate Balsamic Read More »

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This dark chocolate Balsamic is rich, thick and resounds with the complexity of three different chocolates responsible for the depth of its’ flavor. Drizzle over vanilla gelato, mix with fresh berries or add zing to your chicken mole sauce. Pairs exceptionally well with our Blood Orange Olive Oil for a dessert in a cup! Pour this mixture over a salad with mandarin oranges or drizzle over pound cake! Pairs well with Blood Orange Olive Oil.

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Tuscan Strawberry Balsamic https://crystalcityoliveoil.com/shop/tuscan-strawberry-balsamic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuscan-strawberry-balsamic Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:55:38 +0000 https://dreamslatedesign.com/crystalcity/?post_type=product&p=537 Tuscan Strawberry Balsamic Read More »

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Made in Italy with a Tuscan strawberry puree that is added to our rich Traditional 18 Year Style dark balsamic creating a flavor explosion of sweet and tart strawberries that perfectly balances the rich, pruney and jammy balsamic base. It shines with fruity notes that make it the perfect pairing for just about any of our Super Premium EVOOs. Our staff and customers love pairing Strawberry Balsamic with Basil olive oil to make the most delicious vinaigrette for kale, spinach, or arugula salad. Incidentally, the same combination is just as good when used as a marinade for grilled chicken.

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