Jalapeno Apricot Sauce

Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly versatile, this Jalapeño Apricot Sauce is the perfect blend of bold flavors to elevate your meals. Juicy, ripe apricots combine with the fiery kick of minced jalapeños, while hints of garlic, ginger, and apple cider vinegar create a tangy-sweet base that’s beautifully balanced. A quick simmer transforms this vibrant mixture into a silky-smooth sauce, thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 35 minutes, this condiment is a crowd-pleaser, ideal for glazing grilled meats, drizzling over roasted veggies, or serving as a zesty dip for appetizers. With its addictive flavor and easy prep, this homemade sauce is destined to become your new favorite kitchen staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups ripe apricots (pitted and chopped)
• 2 medium jalapenos (seeded and finely minced)
• 0.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apricots, jalapenos, sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, or until the apricots are softened and begin to break down.

Step 4

Use an immersion blender to carefully puree the sauce until smooth, or transfer the mixture to a countertop blender and blend in batches, then return to the saucepan.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.

Step 6

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before transferring it to a jar or container.

Step 8

Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	615.6 grams (615.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	597

Total Fat 1.40g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 601mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 147.60g	54%
Dietary Fiber 7.40g	26%
Total Sugars 131.00g
Protein 5.10g	10%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 977mg	21%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.0%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 94.7%