Name: Apricot BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 18 ounces apricot preserves; 1/4 cup real cane syrup or molasses; 1/4 cup whiskey (optional); 1/8 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons onion flakes; 1 tablespoon granulated garlic; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

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Apricot BBQ Sauce is a sweet and tangy sauce that makes a great addition to anything on the grill. It comes together in about 15 minutes and is easy to keep on hand for all of your grilling and dipping favorites.

Apricot BBQ Sauce in a jar on a blue and white check napkin

Sweet and tangy barbecue sauces are always a favorite at our house and we are always trying new flavor combinations.

This apricot sauce has been on the menu twice already this week and I’m ready to make another batch. If you are looking for a bbq sauce that doesn’t have ketchup, you will love the taste of this easy sauce.

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Ingredients for Apricot BBQ Sauce Recipe

Apricot Preserves or Apricot Jam
Apple Cider Vinegar
Real Cane Syrup : molasses, honey or brown sugar can be substituted
Whiskey, optional
Onion Flakes
Granulated Garlic
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
Cayenne Pepper: If you don’t like the spicy kick, substitute smoked paprika.

How to Make Apricot BBQ Sauce

In a saucepan, combine apricot preserves, apple cider vinegar, pure cane syrup, whiskey, onion flakes, granulated garlic, kosher salt, black and red pepper.
Whisk together and cook over medium heat, bringing mixture to a boil.
Lower to simmer and cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
Set aside to cool.

Recipe Notes

Storage: Store Apricot BBQ Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Homemade barbecue sauce will keep up to 3 months in the refrigerator. Stir before using.

We had baby back ribs on hand, so we made Apricot BBQ Ribs and they were absolutely amazing. Tender, juicy and so flavorful with the homemade sauce.

Apricot BBQ Sauce is a versatile sauce for grilling ribs, pork chops, chicken wings and more. It’s also a favorite dipping sauce. It’s so good that you’ll be eating it on everything.

More BBQ Sauce Recipes to Try

Peach BBQ Sauce is one of our favorites for ribs, pork chops and chicken tenders. It’s full of peach flavor and a garlic kick that’s hard to top.
Orange BBQ Sauce has been described as needing an FDA warning because it’s so addictive! It is seriously delicious on grilled pork chops, chicken thighs, ribs, burgers and even salmon.
Pineapple BBQ Sauce reminds me of a sweet chili sauce. It’s sweet and a little spicy with tons of delicious flavors that go well with pork chops, shrimp or chicken.
We also love this Coca-Cola BBQ Sauce that is perfect for ribs, pork chops and burgers. It isn’t overly sweet.
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Jar of apricot bbq sauce with spoon resting on top

Grab a jar or two of apricot preserves the next time you go grocery shopping and give this easy apricot bbq sauce a try. It’ is sure to become a staple for all of your backyard cookouts.

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