Easy Homemade Duck Sauce Recipe

A simple and delicious homemade duck sauce that's perfect for pairing with your favorite fried appetizers. Quick to whip up and much better than store-bought!

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: 20

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

▢ 1 cup apricot preserves smooth or chunky
▢ 0.5 cup unsweetened apple sauce
▢ 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
▢ 1 tablespoon soy sauce
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
▢ 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
▢ 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Instructions

Preparation Steps

In a medium mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves, apple sauce, rice vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir well until fully blended.
Add garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir until all spices are incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You may add more vinegar for tang or more apricot preserves for sweetness.
Transfer the duck sauce to a jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Duck sauce is great for dipping egg rolls, fried wontons, or as a glaze for meat. Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less apricot preserves.

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