APRICOT-ORANGE SAUCE

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Categories     Sauce     Fruit     Side

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup Orangina
1/2 cup homemade chicken stock or low-sodium canned chicken broth
2 strips orange zest (1/2 by 1 1/2 inches each, removed with a vegetable peeler)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches) or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pitted dried apricots (about 21/2 ounces)
3 tablespoons orange marmalade
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or more to taste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon Cointreau or other orange liqueur
1 tablespoon butter
Coarse salt (kosher or sea) and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the Orangina, chicken stock, orange zest and juice, and cinnamon stick in a heavy saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil, and let boil for 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the apricots. Let soak for 30 minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Transfer the apricots and their soaking liquid to a blender. Add the marmalade, brown sugar, vinegar, and lemon juice and purée until smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer into a saucepan, forcing the fruit pulp through the strainer with a spatula (don't forget to scrape the strained pulp off the bottom of the strainer). Return the sauce to the saucepan and let simmer for 3 minutes over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in the orange liqueur and stir this into the sauce. Let simmer for 2 minutes longer; the sauce will thicken slightly. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the butter. Add salt, pepper, and additional brown sugar or vinegar to taste. The sauce can be served warm or at room temperature. It can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 5 days. Let return to room temperature or reheat over medium heat.

Sabrin Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed this sauce. It's not too sweet and the orange flavor really shines through.


Mrmamun Hazari
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This apricot orange sauce is a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on grilled chicken.


Debbie Botha
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This sauce is a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on chicken and waffles.


Younus Hamza
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Rubel Yt
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This sauce is a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on pork chops.


Taha Butt
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I made this sauce for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their fruits.


Md polas
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This sauce is delicious! I love the combination of apricots and oranges.


Rico Did it
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I'm not a fan of sweet sauces, but this one is an exception. The orange flavor really balances out the sweetness.


Gannon Kade
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This sauce is a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on chicken and fish.


Mohamed Sesay
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor.


Tanka Neupane
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Maloyi Bright
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This is the best apricot orange sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and pork, and it's always a hit.


Cameron Taylor
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I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I really enjoyed this sauce. It's not too sweet and the orange flavor really shines through.


Dawood Bin
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This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Shararti Doll
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The sauce is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


GLB Fam
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This apricot orange sauce is a great way to add a little something extra to your favorite dishes. I especially love it on chicken and waffles.


Malik Wasif
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I made this sauce for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Nyabanga Eva
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This apricot orange sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and adds a delicious sweet and tangy flavor to chicken, fish, or pork. I'll definitely be making this again.