Sweet & Savory Apricot Glaze
- Prep Time: 00:20
- Cook Time: 00:40
- Total Time: 1 hour
Description
This apricot glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and savory with just the right amount of heat. Use on chicken or pork during the last few minutes of grilling and dont forget to save some for dipping!
Ingredients
6 Apricots, pit removed and quartered
2 dried pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
1/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cup fresh Mandarin or orange juice
1 lemon, zest finely
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1 serrano chili, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt
Instructions
In a glass measuring cup, cover the pasilla chilies with the boiling water. Cover and let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
In a medium sauce pan, combine the apricot quarters, mandarin juice, lemon zest, lemon juice, cider vinegar, honey, brown sugar, ginger, serrano chili and coriander. Add the pasilla chili and their soaking water liquid and bring to a boil. Boil over medium heat until reduced by half, 15 – 20 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree. Return puree to the sauce pan and simmer over moderate heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt.
