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Peach Bourbon Glaze

Peach bourbon glaze is a glossy peach reduction simmered with bourbon, honey, and soy for a lacquered finish. This peach glaze recipe thickens until it coats the back of a spoon, making an easy peach bourbon reduction for summer grilling.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peach bourbon glaze
  • 3 ripe peaches Peeled and pureed (about 1-1/2 cups).
  • 0.25 cup bourbon
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 clove garlic Minced.
  • 0.5 tsp ginger Grated.
  • 0.125 tsp cayenne Pinch, to taste.

Equipment

  • 1 small saucepan

Method
 

Make the peach bourbon reduction
  1. Add the peach puree, bourbon, brown sugar, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cayenne to a small saucepan and stir to combine.
  2. Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently so the sugar dissolves evenly.
  3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until reduced by about half and it thickly coats the back of a spoon with a glossy surface.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness, bourbon, or heat level, then stir to fully blend changes.
Serve or store
  1. Use immediately as a glaze for salmon, chicken, or pork while warm so it clings and shines.
  2. Cool and refrigerate the glaze for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
  3. Reheat gently until pourable, then drizzle or brush over grilled meat.

Notes

Pro tip: simmering at a steady, gentle bubble helps you reach a lacquered thickness without scorching; stir often once it starts reducing. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week; freezer not recommended due to texture changes. For a no-alcohol option, replace bourbon with an equal amount of peach juice plus 1/2 tsp additional vinegar, then simmer 2-3 minutes longer to regain thickness.