This Bourbon Peach Glaze is both versatile and full of flavorful. It is a perfect glaze for grilled meats or use as a sweetener for various dishes or even drinks. It's a very simple recipe using only three ingredients. It's the perfect mixture of sweet peach preserve and sharp white balsamic vinegar. The touch of bourbon adds warm, smoky flavor.
How to Make Bourbon Peach Glaze
You will need the following three ingredients to make this simple, yet tasty bourbon peach glaze.
Ingredients:
12 ounces peach preserve
¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons bourbon
Directions:
- Place peach preserve, white balsamic vinegar and bourbon into a saucepan on medium-high heat.
- Mix ingredients and bring the mixture to boil.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring continually.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
If the peach preserve had solid fruit bits in it, you can either strain the mixture and discard the fruit or place the reduction mixture into a blender and blend the fruit. If you choose to blend the fruit, the glaze will be thicker. Simply add some water to loosen it up to the consistency you prefer.
How to Use Bourbon Peach Glaze:
This peach balsamic glaze is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of ways to enhance the flavors of your dishes. Here are a few suggestions:
1. Grilled Meats:
Brush the glaze onto grilled chicken, pork, or steak during the last few minutes of cooking for a sweet and peachy glaze that will caramelize perfectly.
2. Salads:
Drizzle the glaze over fresh greens, grilled peaches, goat cheese, and toasted nuts for a refreshing and flavorful salad.
3. Roasted Vegetables:
Toss roasted vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts or carrots, with the glaze before serving to add a sweet peachy flavor.
4. Sandwiches and Wraps:
Lightly spread the glaze on sandwiches or wraps for a for hint of sweetness. It pairs really well with grilled chicken or turkey.
5. Cheese Platters:
Drizzle the glaze over a selection of cheeses, such as brie or goat cheese, for a sweet peach flavor addition.
6. Glazed Fruit:
Brush the glaze onto grilled or roasted fruits, such as peaches or pineapple, for a sweet and tangy grilled fruit.
7. Use as Syrup:
Use the peach glaze instead of traditional maple syrup on pancakes or waffles. It will add the perfect amount of sweetness with a seasonal peach flavor. Try our Peach Bee's Knees Cocktail recipe using this bourbon peach glaze.
8. Sweetener in Drinks:
This bourbon peach glaze is a fantastic way to sweeten teas or add peach flavor to cocktail or mocktails.
9. Grilled Peach Ricotta Toast:
This recipe for ricotta toast features grilled peaches atop crunchy sourdough bread, complemented by creamy whole milk ricotta, crunchy pistachios, fresh mint, and a drizzle of this bourbon peach glaze.
The bourbon peach glaze, with its delicious, sweet blend of flavors, will surely become a favorite way to sweeten your dishes. It's very versatile and easy to make. Whether grilling, roasting, or enhancing salads and sandwiches, this glaze promises to infuse a flavorful zest that will elevate your next meal or drink.
Bourbon Peach Glaze Recipe
This Bourbon Peach Glaze is both versatile and full of flavorful. It is a perfect glaze for grilled meats or use as a sweetener for various dishes or even drinks.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces peach preserve
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions
- Place peach preserve, white balsamic vinegar and bourbon into a saucepan on medium-high heat.
- Mix ingredients and bring the mixture to boil.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring continually.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 36Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 3gProtein: 0g
Calories are estimated and may vary.
