Bourbon Apple Glaze

Bourbon Apple Glaze

A buttery glaze that simmers bourbon and apple cider into a sticky, caramelized finish.

Total 25 min Makes 16 oz Calories 68/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This glaze reduces apple cider and bourbon with brown sugar and butter until glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon. It works well brushed over roasted pork, grilled chicken, or baked ham, and the alcohol mellows as it simmers, leaving a rich caramel-apple depth.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the apple cider, bourbon, brown sugar, butter, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about a third.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then stir into the simmering glaze.

  5. Continue simmering until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before brushing onto meat or transferring to a jar for storage.

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Bourbon Apple Glaze

This glaze reduces apple cider and bourbon with brown sugar and butter until glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon. It works well brushed over roasted pork, grilled chicken, or baked ham, and the alcohol mellows as it simmers, leaving a rich caramel-apple depth.

25 min 16 oz 68 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method

  1. 1

    In a 6-quart saucepan, combine the apple cider, bourbon, brown sugar, butter, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

  3. 3

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by about a third.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then stir into the simmering glaze.

  5. 5

    Continue simmering until the glaze thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and let cool slightly before brushing onto meat or transferring to a jar for storage.