Grape Jelly Barbecue Sauce
Transform your barbecue game with this irresistibly sweet and tangy Grape Jelly Barbecue Sauce! This quick and easy homemade sauce combines the rich sweetness of grape jelly with the savory depth of ketchup, a splash of apple cider vinegar for tang, and a hint of smoky spice from smoked paprika and optional chili powder. Perfectly balanced with brown sugar and aromatic seasonings like garlic and onion powder, this versatile sauce is ready in just 20 minutes and is ideal for glazing meats, slathering on ribs, or serving as a flavorful dipping sauce. Whether you're hosting a cookout or adding a new twist to weeknight meals, this BBQ sauce is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup grape jelly
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the grape jelly and ketchup.
Stir the mixture until the grape jelly has completely melted and is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and add the apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar.
Mix in the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and chili powder (if using).
Stir until all the ingredients are well combined and the sauce begins to gently simmer.
Allow the sauce to simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded, remove it from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if needed (e.g., more sugar for sweetness or chili powder for heat).
Serve warm as a glaze or dipping sauce, or let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1281 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 250.5 g | 91% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 178.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*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.
