Apricot BBQ Sauce
Easy homemade apricot BBQ sauce to pair with chicken wings, thighs, and more. This super simple sauce recipe combines apricot jam preserves with brown sugar and a hint of chili, and takes less than an hour to make.
Servings: 4
Calories: 268kcal
Equipment
- airtight sauce bottle (for storage)
Ingredients
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cup apricot preserves
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red chili flakes, and tomato paste. Heat over low heat for 3-4 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
- Add water, apricot preserves, apple cider vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes to reduce the sauce
- Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Add more water if too thick.
- Once done, remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container or bottle for later use
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1328mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 974IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg