Apricot Preserves

Apricot preserves are a versatile ingredient that can add a gust of summer freshness to many dishes. In cooking, apricot preserves are used for baking pastries, as a marinate or glaze for different meats, and even as a mix in delicious cocktails. People commonly go wrong when they use too much of it due to its sweetness. Lesser known is that you can reduce the sweetness by adding a little bit of salt or other savoury spices, which help balance out the sugary tinge. Getting most out of apricot preserves can be an experiment. Using them as dressing on roast vegetables, mixing into barbecue sauce for a citrus tinge, or even using them as a jam in sandwiches can be some creative ways. One thing to be aware of is that heating the preserves can often intensify the flavour. A good hack to glaze meats is to mix the preserves with red-wine vinegar or soy sauce to temper the sweetness. Another lesser known tip is that they are a great guitar cleaner! The organic compounds can create a beautiful glow on the guitar body, without being abrasive.