Apricot Jam Glaze
A glossy, fruit-forward glaze that turns simmered apricot jam into a brush-on finish.
Dietary
Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover
This glaze strains apricot jam into a smooth, glossy syrup perfect for brushing over tarts, cakes, roasted meats, or pastries. A splash of lemon juice brightens the sweetness while a quick simmer thins the jam to a brushable consistency. It comes together in minutes and keeps well for repeated use throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Method
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Combine the apricot jam, water, lemon juice, and salt in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the jam melts and thins into a syrupy consistency.
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Remove from heat and pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible and discarding the solids.
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Use the glaze warm, brushing it over tarts, pastries, or roasted meats with a pastry brush. Rewarm gently if it thickens before use.
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Apricot Jam Glaze
This glaze strains apricot jam into a smooth, glossy syrup perfect for brushing over tarts, cakes, roasted meats, or pastries. A splash of lemon juice brightens the sweetness while a quick simmer thins the jam to a brushable consistency. It comes together in minutes and keeps well for repeated use throughout the week.
7 min 8 oz 55 cal
Ingredients
- 1 cup apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method
- 1
Combine the apricot jam, water, lemon juice, and salt in a small saucepan set over medium heat.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the jam melts and thins into a syrupy consistency.
- 3
Remove from heat and pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible and discarding the solids.
- 4
Use the glaze warm, brushing it over tarts, pastries, or roasted meats with a pastry brush. Rewarm gently if it thickens before use.