Can I freeze this sauce?

Absolutely! This sauce is a great way to preserve peaches when you're overflowing with the fruit and don't know how to use it all up. You can freeze it in batches and pull it out to defrost in the refrigerator when you're ready to use it.

How do I use this sauce for bbq chicken?

You're going to want to brush the peach barbecue on at the very end so that it doesn't burn. If you put it on in the last minute or two, the grill will only sear it briefly to caramelize it.

Is it cheaper to make your own bbq sauce?

It depends on what's in season and what you already have, but in general, it's safe to say homemade is cheaper (and better-tasting) than storebought! Plus, you get the opportunity to create variations of your favorite bbq sauce by using fresh, seasonal ingredients (like peaches!).

Peach Barbecue Sauce

Description

This maple peach barbecue sauce is sweet, tangy, and spicy. It is paleo-friendly, vegan, gluten-free, and super simple to make! You can brush it over chicken in the last few minutes of grilling for a delicious weeknight meal!

Ingredients

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2 teaspoons avocado oil or organic canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cumin
Generous pinch allspice
1 1/2 cup peeled and diced peaches (2 large freestone, or 3 medium cling stone)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup, dark or amber
4 teaspoons cider vinegar

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Instructions

Swirl oil in the bottom of a large saucepan. Add onion, cover and place over medium heat. Cook, removing lid and stirring occasionally until the onion is softened and starting to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle salt, chipotle, cumin, and allspice and cook stirring until the spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add peaches, maple syrup and vinegar, and stir to coat. Cover and increase heat to medium-high. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low or to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the peaches are completely soft and breaking down, 4 to 5 minutes.
Transfer to a blender and puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids.) Cool before using.

Notes

Freezing Instructions

Freeze 1 cup portions of this sauce up to 6 months. Thaw before using.

To Use For BBQ

Brush over the grilled meat or vegetable in the last four minutes of cooking. Turn over to sear the sauce with the heat of the grill, but do not let it burn. It should darken and caramelize in spots.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Condiment
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 tablespoons
Calories: 47
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 254 mg
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 0 g