Best 10 Apricot Sweet Sassy Bbq Sauce Recipes

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Apricot Sweet Sassy BBQ Sauce is a delightful homemade sauce that combines the tangy sweetness of apricots with a touch of spice. This unique sauce is perfect for grilling, roasting, or basting your favorite meats, vegetables, or tofu. With its irresistible flavor, Apricot Sweet Sassy BBQ Sauce will elevate your meals and add a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more.

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APRICOT BBQ SAUCE



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This easy homemade apricot BBQ sauce is sweet and tangy, and you can really taste the flavor of the fresh apricots. It's great on grilled chicken!

Provided by Natasha Bull

Categories     Condiment

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large apricots (or 8-10 smaller ones) (chopped small)
1 (7.2 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup (packed) brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion power
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Give it a stir. Bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover it with the lid slightly ajar. Let it simmer for 20 minutes, giving it a stir every 5-10 minutes or so, just to prevent it from burning on the bottom.
  • After about 20 minutes, the apricots should be very soft. Using a potato masher or whatever works for you, mash the apricots down if you do not want whole apricot pieces in your sauce. Give it a taste and adjust seasonings as needed (or add more sugar or vinegar to adjust taste). Cover again, with the lid slightly ajar, and continue simmering the sauce for another 20 minutes or so, again stirring every 5-10 minutes.
  • If the sauce looks thick enough for your tastes, remove it from the heat and let it cool for at least 20 minutes prior to transferring it to airtight jars. The sauce should keep for about a week in the fridge.

SWEET AND SPICY APRICOT BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings, 2 cups sauce

Number Of Ingredients 16

Canola oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small onion)
1 tablespoon minced Fresno chile, seeds removed (1 chile)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (4 cloves)
One 13-ounce jar apricot jam
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (1 large orange)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Canola oil
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the apricot BBQ sauce: Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chile and garlic; cook an additional 2 minutes. Stir in the apricot jam; cook until the jam melts, 3 to 4 minutes more. Pour in the orange juice and cider vinegar, bring to a simmer, and then add the ketchup, honey, Dijon and Worcestershire. Adjust the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the sauce to a blender and puree until smooth. Add salt to taste. Remove 1 cup for basting the chicken; reserve the rest for serving.
  • For the chicken thighs: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place the chicken thighs on two foil-lined baking sheets. Lightly coat the thighs with canola oil and sprinkle liberally with the spice mixture on both sides.
  • Bake until the chicken is cooked through, 35 minutes. Turn the oven to broil. Baste the chicken with BBQ sauce and broil until the sauce has caramelized and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken reads 160 degrees F, about 2 minutes. Remove to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes
  • Sprinkle the chicken with parsley, and serve with the reserved BBQ sauce.

SWEET APRICOT BBQ SHRIMP KABOBS



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Serve tangy shrimp and turkey bacon in a new way. Grilled kabobs flavored with barbecue sauce and apricot - perfect for a Middle Eastern dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup hickory-smoked barbecue sauce
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 slices turkey bacon, each cut lengthwise into 6 strips
1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained
1 pound uncooked peeled deveined large shrimp, thawed if frozen
2 cups hot cooked couscous, pasta or rice

Steps:

  • Soak four 10-inch bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
  • Set oven control to broil. Mix barbecue sauce, preserves and red pepper in small bowl; set aside.
  • Wrap strip of bacon around each water chestnut. Thread shrimp and water chestnuts alternately on each bamboo skewer, leaving space between each piece. Place on rack in broiler pan.
  • Broil kabobs with tops about 4 inches from heat 6 minutes, brushing frequently with sauce mixture. Turn kabobs; brush with sauce mixture. Broil 5 to 6 minutes longer or until shrimp are pink and firm. Discard any remaining sauce mixture. Serve kabobs with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET, SPICY, AND STICKY BBQ SAUCE



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I use this sauce on ribs and then slow-cook 'em on the smoker. A guaranteed hit for any gathering; this sauce is my absolute favorite! May use immediately or keep in an air-tight container in a refrigerator up to several weeks. Brush sauce on ribs as ribs are finishing.

Provided by Aimee Mitchell

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups cider vinegar
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup hot sauce
½ cup molasses

Steps:

  • Combine cider vinegar, brown sugar, hot sauce, and molasses in a non-stick saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook at a simmer until the sauce is thick and shiny, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 253.3 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

APRICOT BARBECUE SAUCE



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A sweet & tangy style barbecue sauce from outdoor kitchen, it's not really a thick sauce more a dipping style consistency, if you want it thicker you could add some cornflour. Goes great with sausages.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Australian

Time 12m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 cup apricot nectar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place ingredients into pan and heat over a low flame until slightly thickened.
  • Brush over sausages while cooking if desired & serve the rest as an accompaniment.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 330.9, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 8.6, Protein 0.5

SMOKY APRICOT HOT SAUCE



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A combination of apricot preserves, jalapeno peppers, and spices bring together some heat in this savory hot sauce.

Provided by Chef Mo

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
3 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Combine water, vinegar, jalapenos, garlic, paprika, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Transfer mixture to a blender and add apricot preserves; puree until smooth.
  • Allow pepper mixture to cool; pour into a glass jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 154.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SWEET N SASSY BBQ SAUCE



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Spicy homemade bbq sauce thick and rich with a sweet twist! Use for dipping, or for a marinade. Adjust spices to turn it down or to kick up the heat! - recipe is my own and was made by trial and error in my kitchen :)

Provided by TexNess

Categories     Sauces

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons pancake syrup (or molases)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 -2 tablespoon honey (depending on how sweet you want it. I use 2)
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • mix all ingreadients together in a bowl and wisk together until smooth. Heat over medium low for about 2-3 minutes while stirring. (just makes ingreadients blend better) Take a taste of the barbecue sauce, add whats needed to fit your style! ENJOY! :).

SWEET BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Liquid Smoke if desired and seasonings. Cook and stir until heated through. , Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET & SASSY SAUCE



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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup honey barbecue sauce
1/3 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat all ingredients to allow flavors to blend. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET & SASSY BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Sweet & Sassy BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mebriella

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 15 , 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust more or less to your liking)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor.
  • Blend well.
  • In a medium sauce pot, bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.5, Fat 0.1, Sodium 256.9, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 8.3, Protein 0.3

Tips:

  • Choose ripe apricots: For the best flavor, use ripe, juicy apricots. Look for ones that are plump and have a deep orange color.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe give it a complex and flavorful taste. Feel free to experiment with different combinations of spices to find your favorite blend.
  • Let the sauce simmer: Simmering the sauce for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and develop. Be patient and don't rush this step.
  • Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender will help you to puree the apricots and create a smooth sauce. If you don't have one of these appliances, you can also mash the apricots by hand.
  • Store the sauce in an airtight container: The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This apricot sweet sassy BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for grilled chicken, pork, beef, or fish. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for vegetables or as a spread for sandwiches. No matter how you use it, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new BBQ sauce recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.

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