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Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce

Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Sauce is crazy easy to make & it tastes AMAZING! Make some ASAP so you'll have it ready for all your grilling needs!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 apricots pit removed and rough chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons ground mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper (add up to 1 tsp for a spicier sauce)

Instructions

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  1. Puree the apricots, water, and vinegar together in a food processor.
  2. Strain the puree through a mesh sieve into a medium saucepan.
  3. Stir the remaining ingredients into the puree and place the pan over medium heat.
  4. Simmer for 15 to 30 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the barbecue sauce in an air-tight container until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2Tbsp Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 282mg (12%) Potassium 194mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 246IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Tbsp
Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 282mg 12%
Potassium 194mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 246IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.