Candied Kale Crisps with Balsamic Glaze

Rinse and thoroughly dry the kale. Remove the stems and tear the leaves into bite-sized pieces.

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring frequently, until the kale begins to wilt and soften, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the kale and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and the kale starts to caramelize and become crispy. This will take about 10-15 minutes. Be careful not to burn the sugar. Adjust heat if needed.

While the kale is caramelizing, prepare the balsamic glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the mixture thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Once the kale is crispy and caramelized, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread the kale out in a single layer.

Drizzle the balsamic glaze over the candied kale. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.

Let the kale crisps cool slightly before serving. They will become even crispier as they cool.