Shagbark Apricot Habanero Glaze

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1 habanero, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons shagbark hickory syrup (or maple syrup)
• 24 golden raisins, finely chopped
• 6 tablespoons good apricot preserves
• 1/2 teaspoon wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons orange zest

Recipe

• 1 in a non stick skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
• 2 add chopped habanero, and salt, and soften the pepper for about 5 minutes. reduce heat a bit, to medium-low.
• 3 add the syrup, apricot preserves, and raisins.
• 4 cut up any large pieces of apricots in the pan, it should be fairly smooth.
• 5 allow the glaze to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring often,or until thickened and darkened a bit, and the raisins are softened.
• 6 do not let it boil.
• 7 water can be added a bit at a time to keep the glaze from scorching.
• 8 just before removing it from the heat add the vinegar.
• 9 remove from the stove top and add the orange zest.
• 10 allow to cool slightly, then rub on your favorite grilled meats.
• 11 tastes good with a bit of fresh mint on top too.