Step 1

Place blackberries and maple syrup in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, occasionally breaking up berries with the back of a fork.

Step 2

Combine cornstarch with 2 teaspoons cold water and stir to dissolve. Add cornstarch slurry to pot, along with balsamic, and simmer for about a minute to thicken. Remove from heat and cool to luke warm and serve.