Description
Sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy Maple Peach Barbecue Sauce made with peaches, maple syrup, molasses, and pantry spices.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup cider vinegar
- ½ cup tomato paste
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- ½ cup molasses
- ¾ cup dark maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and dice the peaches into small cubes.
- Measure all remaining ingredients before cooking.
- Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk continuously until the tomato paste blends smoothly.
- Simmer the sauce for about 20 minutes while stirring often.
- Cook until the peaches soften and the sauce thickens.
- Test the consistency by chilling a spoonful briefly in the freezer.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen peaches for this recipe.
- Blend the sauce for a smoother texture if desired.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freeze extra sauce for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 104
- Sodium: 770
- Fat: 1
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 117
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0