Grilled Sauce

This vibrant grilled sauce transforms simple peaches into a sophisticated glaze that balances sweet fruitiness with bright acidity from lemon juice. The addition of honey deepens the flavor profile, while cracked black pepper adds a subtle, savory kick that cuts through the sweetness. Fresh thyme provides an earthy aromatic note, making this sauce perfect for brushing onto chicken, pork, or tofu during the final minutes of grilling. It creates a beautiful caramelized finish and pairs wonderfully with summer vegetables or grain bowls. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this versatile sauce brings a burst of fresh, garden-inspired flavor to any barbecue or dinner party.

Cooking Method: Grilling, Roasting, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 1

Calories: 75.3

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This vibrant grilled sauce transforms simple peaches into a sophisticated glaze that balances sweet fruitiness with bright acidity from lemon juice. The addition of honey deepens the flavor profile, while cracked black pepper adds a subtle, savory kick that cuts through the sweetness. Fresh thyme provides an earthy aromatic note, making this sauce perfect for brushing onto chicken, pork, or tofu during the final minutes of grilling. It creates a beautiful caramelized finish and pairs wonderfully with summer vegetables or grain bowls. Easy to prepare ahead of time, this versatile sauce brings a burst of fresh, garden-inspired flavor to any barbecue or dinner party.

Ingredients

4 medium Peaches -- peeled
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
2 tablespoons Honey
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper -- cracked
2 teaspoons Fresh thyme

Directions

1
Peel and chop 3 of the peaches into rough chunks.
2
Place the chopped peaches in a blender or food processor.
3
Add the lemon juice, honey, and cracked black pepper to the blender.
4
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
5
Pour the blended mixture into a small saucepan.
6
Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
7
Stir occasionally until the sauce thickens slightly and reduces.
8
Meanwhile, finely chop the remaining peach.
9
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped peach and fresh thyme.
10
Let the sauce cool slightly before brushing onto meat during the last 15 minutes of grilling.
11
To serve leftovers, reheat gently over low heat, stirring to combine.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 75.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 19.7g7%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g10%
Sugars 16.4g
Protein 1.3g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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