Golden Apricot Sauce
Transform your dishes with the sweet and tangy allure of Golden Apricot Sauce, a versatile homemade condiment bursting with natural flavors. Made with plump, simmered dried apricots, a touch of honey for sweetness, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this silky, golden-hued sauce is the perfect balance of vibrant and comforting. Infused with a dash of cinnamon for warmth and finished with a touch of butter for richness, this 15-minute recipe is as effortless as it is impressive. Whether drizzled over pancakes, swirled into yogurt, or paired with roasted meats like chicken or pork, Golden Apricot Sauce adds a delightful pop of flavor to any meal. Easy to prepare and fridge-friendly, it’s the ideal make-ahead element for elevating both sweet and savory dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Rinse the dried apricots under cool water to remove any residue.
In a small saucepan, combine the dried apricots and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the apricots simmer for 10 minutes or until they are plump and tender.
Transfer the cooked apricots and about half the cooking liquid to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding more of the cooking liquid as needed to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
Return the apricot puree to the saucepan. Stir in honey, lemon juice, butter, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Place the saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the sauce is warmed through.
Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lemon juice, as preferred.
Serve the sauce warm or let it cool to room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 312 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.2 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
