BALSAMIC DRESSING

1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup fruity olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup basil leaves
Cracked black pepper

Place ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Allow basil to infuse for 5 minutes, and strain into a bottle. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

Makes 1 cup.

[The New Cook, Donna Hay]