Glazes for Fruit Pies Tarts and Coffee Cakes Apricot Peach
Elevate your baked creations with this luscious Apricot-Peach Glaze, the perfect finishing touch for fruit pies, tarts, and coffee cakes! Made with the vibrant flavors of apricot and peach preserves, this silky glaze strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, thanks to a splash of fresh lemon juice. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, it thickens to a beautiful glossy consistency with the help of cornstarch, creating a polished, bakery-quality finish. Whether you're enhancing the appeal of fresh fruit tarts or adding a golden sheen to a streusel-topped coffee cake, this versatile glaze is a must-have in your dessert repertoire. Perfect for home bakers looking for a quick and elegant way to add irresistible flavor and shine to their sweet treats!
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Ingredients
- 120 grams apricot preserves
- 120 grams peach preserves
- 60 milliliters water
- 15 milliliters fresh lemon juice
- 15 grams granulated sugar
- 5 grams cornstarch
Directions
Step 1
In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, peach preserves, and water over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar to the saucepan, stirring to combine.
Step 3
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water until smooth, then add it to the saucepan.
Step 4
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Step 5
Cook the glaze for 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens and becomes smooth and glossy.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fruit chunks for a smooth finish.
Step 7
Allow the glaze to cool slightly before brushing it onto your fruit pies, tarts, or coffee cakes using a pastry brush.
Step 8
Store any leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (335.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 655.5 |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 164.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 141.4g | |
| Protein 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 4.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 0.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 15.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories