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Peach BBQ Sauce

Peach BBQ sauce with a rich tomato base and natural sweetness from fresh peaches, simmered until thick enough to coat a spoon. Blend smooth, then chill so it becomes a deeply glossy, fruit-forward grilling sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peaches
  • 4 peaches Ripe, peeled and diced.
BBQ Sauce Base
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 garlic Minced.
Seasonings
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne
  • 0.25 tsp salt To taste.
  • 0.25 tsp pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 immersion blender

Method
 

Simmer the peach BBQ base
  1. Combine peaches, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peaches break down and the sauce thickens and looks glossy.
Blend and adjust thickness
  1. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender, pulsing until no peach bits remain and the texture is uniform.
  2. Return to the pan and simmer for 5 more minutes if a thicker consistency is desired, watching for a spoon-coating thickness.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, then stir until fully incorporated and evenly flavored.
Cool and store
  1. Cool completely before transferring to a container so the sauce sets up without thinning.
  2. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, keeping it covered until ready to use as a grilling or dipping sauce.

Notes

Pro tip: For maximum fruit flavor, use very ripe peaches and simmer until the mixture visibly thickens around the spoon, then blend smooth. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks; freezing is not recommended because the texture can break after thawing. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (and gluten-free soy sauce) so the flavor stays the same.