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Apricot BBQ Sauce on a brush with grilled chicken.

15-Minute Apricot BBQ Sauce

Jill Machovsky
Apricot BBQ Sauce has a tangy, sweet, and slightly fruity flavor profile. The apricot flavor adds a hint of sweetness, which is balanced by the tanginess of the BBQ sauce base.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Apricot Preserves
  • 3 1/5 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Mustard
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Hot Sauce
  • 1-2 Tbsp Water

Instructions
 

  • Add ketchup, apricot preserves, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, ground mustard, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and water to a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, turn the heat down, and simmer for 10 minutes. 
    1 cup Ketchup, 1 cup Apricot Preserves, 3 1/5 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar, 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce, 1 tsp Garlic Powder, 1 Tbsp Ground Mustard, 2 tsp Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp Hot Sauce, 1-2 Tbsp Water, 1/2 tsp Pepper
  • Let the sauce cool to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Add the water last so that you can get the consistency you prefer.
  • Add ½ - 1 teaspoon of cornstarch if the sauce is too thin.
  • Let the sauce cool before transferring to an airtight container.
  • If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 232IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg
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