Question: Can I substitute grape jam for apricot preserves in a barbeque sauce recipe?

September 3, 2010

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Scott Lamphere's picture

I enjoy making homemade BBQ sauces and have played with just about every type of ingredient in the icebox! I have used Apple Jelly, Peach Preserves, Fig Preserves, Grape Jelly, even Lemon Curd...all have turned out a tasty sauce. Go for it!

Curt's picture

There is no reason why you can't. I'm assuming there are a bunch of ingredients in the BBQ sauce along with the preserves? It's not like you're spreading grape jelly over grilled meat.

Jameson Fink's picture

I agree, why not? Both are sweet and fruity. I like to think of recipes as a guide and sometimes you have to punt if you don't have exactly what it called for. This is how happy accidents in cooking occur!

Sarah Reid's picture

I say go for it, let us know how it goes!

Mil Apostol's picture

Why not? I just had some roast duck with grapes.
How did it turn out?

Sheri Wetherell's picture

You can try for a different twist =)

Chris Paulk's picture

You can- though I'm not sure if you'd want grape jam on meats like chicken- too sweet. Apricot will be sweet but fruity.

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