Spicy Fruit Finishing Glaze for Barbecue

⏱ 40 mins 🍽 1 cup, 6 serving(s) 🏷 Chutneys

This homemade glaze offers a vibrant, sweet and spicy flavour perfect for finishing barbecued meats. It combines fruit preserves with ginger, spices and vinegar for a fresher alternative to shop-bought sauces. The mixture simmers into a versatile glaze that can also be served as a chutney. It keeps well in the fridge for up to two weeks, ready to brush onto your grilled dishes.

Spicy Fruit Finishing Glaze for Barbecue

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 small onion, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups fruit preserves (such as raspberry, peach, apricot, cherry or your favorite)

Method

  1. Place a small saucepan over a low heat and combine the water with the next ten ingredients listed, stirring them together.
  2. Allow the mixture to simmer without a lid until the onion pieces become very soft, which should take about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the fruit preserves and continue to simmer the mixture uncovered for about 20 minutes. It may seem thin but will thicken later.
  4. Let the glaze cool completely to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator until you need it. It can be stored for up to 2 weeks.
  5. Use this glaze as you would a barbecue sauce, applying it to your food during the final few minutes of cooking on the grill.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium174600 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChutneys
Authorgailanng