Description
Transform any jelly into a sweet, tangy, and smoky barbecue sauce 🍇. Perfect for glazing ribs, wings, or veggies. Quick, easy, and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jelly (grape, raspberry, or peach)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine jelly, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or additional seasonings as needed.
- Let the sauce cool before using it as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use grape jelly for a classic flavor, or experiment with raspberry or peach for a unique twist.
- For a smoky flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving - Approx. 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g
Keywords: Barbecue sauce from jelly, homemade barbecue sauce, jelly-based BBQ sauce, sweet BBQ glaze, fruity BBQ sauce