I used this glaze on smoked ham the other day and people loved it. The apricot preserves give an amazing shine to the meat. I don't have exact measurements because I was adding as I went along if it needed more spice or sweetness but here's the base so just add more spice or sugar if desired.
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 cup Bushmills Irish honey whiskey ( about a nip and a half - 2 nips)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tsp Clove
Dash - Chinese 5 spice
Dash - Nutmeg
If needed - Cornstarch slurry
On Med High heat make a simple syrup with the water, cider, maple syrup, brown sugar, and apricot preserves. Bring to a low boil until the sugar and apricot are dissolved. Reduce the mixture down and add in the Whiskey, cook for several minutes and then add the spices to your liking if you want it mild or with more spice. It should thicken from the gelatin in the preserves however if it's not thick enough to coat the back of a spoon add some cornstarch slurry ( cornstarch dissolved in water) or more apricot preserves and bring back to a boil for about 5 minutes.
1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbs brown sugar
1/2 cup Bushmills Irish honey whiskey ( about a nip and a half - 2 nips)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1 tsp Clove
Dash - Chinese 5 spice
Dash - Nutmeg
If needed - Cornstarch slurry
On Med High heat make a simple syrup with the water, cider, maple syrup, brown sugar, and apricot preserves. Bring to a low boil until the sugar and apricot are dissolved. Reduce the mixture down and add in the Whiskey, cook for several minutes and then add the spices to your liking if you want it mild or with more spice. It should thicken from the gelatin in the preserves however if it's not thick enough to coat the back of a spoon add some cornstarch slurry ( cornstarch dissolved in water) or more apricot preserves and bring back to a boil for about 5 minutes.
