RCI-SC.007.0012.001
Apricot Sauce
Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® and the NutraSweet Company, makers of Equal™. Original recipe Makes 1 cup (16 one-tablespoon servings).
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- (12-ounce) can apricot nectar (1½ cups)1 unit
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 tablespoon
- packets Equal™ sweetener or ¾ teaspoon Equal™ for Recipes2 unit
Method
1
Pour the apricot nectar into a small saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2
Combine the cornstarch, Dijon-style mustard, lemon peel, and lemon juice in a small bowl, stirring until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and smooth.
3
Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the simmering apricot nectar while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
2 minutes
4
Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, approximately 2 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and stir in the Equal™ sweetener packets, mixing until fully incorporated.
6
Serve warm or at room temperature. The sauce can be cooled completely for later use or served immediately with grilled meats or poultry.