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Why You’ll Love My Recipe
For a little something special, ditch the store-bought barbeque sauce and try this simple but delicious glaze! All you’ll need is a few minutes and some pantry staples!
This delicious apricot glaze can elevate your roast ham, Grilled Ham Steaks, or chicken dishes of choice to something that goes above and beyond the usual weekday dinner!
If you find yourself left with apricot jam after you’ve finished making this glaze, worry not! The rest can be used to make our succulent Classic Apricot Chicken or a simple but sophisticated dessert like our Poached Pears!
Karlynn’s Recipe Notes
- Skill Level: This glaze is so easy to make that you can delegate it to your kids or partner while you take care of prep for the main meal!
- Total Time: Dinner guests and family members will be so impressed with how delicious this glaze is that they’ll never guess it only takes 10 minutes to prepare!
- Variations: Substitute the American mustard in this recipe for Dijon, English mustard, or wholegrain mustard to create different flavour profiles!
- Tools For This Recipe: You will need a small saucepan, a whisk, and a citrus juicer to make this glaze.
What You’ll Need for Ingredients
Apricot Jam: Since this is the foundation of this glaze, buy the best quality jam your budget allows for! Look for short ingredient lists that don’t include additional sweeteners or emulsifiers (which will be listed as mono- and diglycerides on ingredient lists). Karlynn’s Tip: While shopping, make sure to reach for the apricot jam, rather than apricot preserves. Since preserves are made with whole pieces of fruit, they will give the glaze a thicker, less spreadable texture that might not work if you’re looking to drizzle this glaze over meat you’re cooking on the grill.
Mustard: We use yellow American mustard (like French’s® Classic Yellow Mustard) because it’s mild and a little on the sweeter side. Karlynn’s Tip: Looking for a bolder flavour? Try Dijon mustard, prepared English mustard, or even wholegrain mustard to change things up!
Spices and Lemon Juice: It’s always best to use fresh ground spices and freshly-squeezed lemon juice in simple recipes where these flavours are meant to shine! Make sure that your pantry staples are stored in airtight containers whenever possible to keep them tasting their best!
How to Make Apricot Glaze
This is an overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients & complete step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Whisk all ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer for 3 – 4 minutes.
- Taste test your glaze and adjust by adding additional lemon juice or mustard as desired.
Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Apricot Glaze
- Shop Local: Many farmer’s markets will have a few stalls selling jams of all sorts. Using fresh, homemade apricot jam is a wonderful way to add brightness and natural goodness to this recipe.
- Adjust with Care: Adding more lemon juice to the glaze will help give it a tangier zip, but remember that too much additional liquid will thin it out and might make it too runny. Consider adding citric acid to your pantry; it’s a great ingredient to have on hand to add acidity to anything without incorporating excess water!
Storage Instructions
Since the glaze is made using shelf stable ingredients, it can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container or glass jar for months—but we’re willing to bet you’ll use it up in no time once you get a taste!
More Delicious Marinade, Sauce, and Dressing Recipes
- Try our vibrant Lemon Aioli on fries or roasted potatoes!
- Our Homemade Teriyaki Sauce makes a delicious, convenient marinade or easy midweek stir fry!
- A backyard barbeque’s not complete without a salad! Consider making our Poppy Seed Dressing for a simple but sophisticated homemade alternative to store bought vinaigrette!
Fruity, rich, and complex, this glaze pairs perfectly with poultry and pork and proves that you don’t have to spend hours slaving over a hot stove to add fabulous flavours to your cooking! Give it a try at your next cookout or dinner party and tell me how it turned out for you in the comments below!
Happy Cooking!
Karlynn
Apricot Glaze
Ingredients
- ½ cup apricot jam
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch cloves
Instructions
- Whisk together aoll of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove and cool.
- Taste test and adjust as desired for taste. You might want more mustard or more lemon juice, it's up to you!
- Use as a glaze for ham and chicken.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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