Spicy Fruit Finishing Glaze for Barbecue
Elevate your barbecue game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Fruit Finishing Glaze, a perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and heat. Made with the tropical zing of unsweetened pineapple juice, the lusciousness of peach preserves, and a hint of brown sugar, this glaze gets a savory kick from soy sauce and a fiery touch from sriracha. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic add depth, while a splash of apple cider vinegar brightens every bite. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, this glaze creates a glossy coat that caramelizes beautifully on grilled meats, veggies, or tofu in just minutes. Quick to prepare and great for adding a tantalizing finish, this spicy fruit glaze is your go-to barbecue companion—bursting with vibrant flavors and simple sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup peach preserves
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.5 teaspoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, peach preserves, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan to thicken the glaze.
Bring the glaze to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the glaze cool for a few minutes before using.
Brush the spicy fruit glaze over grilled meats, vegetables, or tofu during the final minutes of grilling to allow it to caramelize slightly.
Leftover glaze can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
539 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.4 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*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.
