Are you ready to elevate your culinary game with a magical sauce that can transform everything from desserts to savory dishes? This Apple Glaze recipe by Julie Blanner is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you'll create a luscious, syrupy glaze that promises to add a burst of sweet, cinnamony goodness to virtually any dish you can imagine.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine apple juice, brown sugar, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon.
- Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and whisk the ingredients together until the brown sugar completely dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sugar from burning.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces and begins to thicken.
- Continue cooking for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the glaze reaches a syrupy consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and let the glaze cool for 5 minutes, during which it will continue to thicken slightly.
- Transfer the glaze to a glass jar or container and allow it to cool completely before storing or using.
- The glaze can be drizzled over desserts, used as a glaze for meats, or stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality apple juice for the most vibrant flavor
- Stir constantly to prevent sugar from burning and ensure smooth consistency
- Watch for the "back of spoon" test - when the glaze coats a spoon without immediately running off, it's ready
- Allow the glaze to cool naturally for optimal thickening
- Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week
- Experiment with using the glaze on both sweet (desserts) and savory (roasted meats) dishes for versatile culinary magic
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 56g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
