Tangy Apricot Barbecue Sauce
This tangy-sweet barbecue sauce is just right for grilled chicken breasts, turkey burgers or salmon steaks. If you can’t find fresh apricots, substitute frozen apricots.
Start to finish: 20 minutes
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
- 3 large apricots, pitted and chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
In a small saucepan over medium-high, combine all ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the onions are tender and the apricot chunks begin to break down, about 10 minutes Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return to the saucepan and simmer over medium heat until reduced by a quarter. Transfer to a bowl and use immediately or cover and refrigerate up to a week.
Nutrition information per 2 tablespoons: 20 calories; 0 calories from fat (0 percent of total calories); 0 g fat (0g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 0 g protein; 40 mg sodium.
