Looking for peach preserves substitute
I'm making a dish that that has a "sweet and sour" sauce to it. The recipe calls for apricot and peach preserves. Unfortunately I am highly allergic to peaches. Does any one know what a good substitute would be? Could I just use Apricot alone and double the amount needed? It is being served with an Asian style chicken and vegetables over rice if that helps. As I can't eat the peaches I don't know what would be best to match the flavor profile.
Best Answer
Apricots (Prunus armeniaca and peaches (Prunus persica) are botanically speaking “close cousins” and have a quite similar flavor profile. Fresh apricot tends to be both sweeter and tarter, peach is a bit milder overall. The difference is less pronounced with preserves.
For your sauce, apricot alone (i.e. using more apricot to get the same amount as the original apricot + peach) should be perfectly fine, assuming that you will adjust the sweet and sour other ingredients and seasonings to your liking anyway.
If you find that apricot alone is too intense (unlikely, but of course there is no accounting for taste), I suggest some very mild fruit, e.g. pear or a sweet apple.
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Can I substitute apricot preserves for peach preserves?
1 \u2013 Peach Preserves Peach preserves typically have a thicker consistency than apricot preserves as it is made with peaches and less water. Additionally, they contain chunks of fruit which make them tasty and attractive. This can be used as a substitute for apricot preserves in many recipes.What is the difference between peach jam and peach preserves?
These terms are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference. Preserves \u2013 contain chunks of fruit. Jam \u2013 make from a fruit puree. Smoother than preserves but not as stiff as jelly.Can I substitute apricot jam for peach jam?
And you can use any of the alternatives below for your recipe too! So what are the apricot jam Alternatives? The best substitutes for apricot jam are canned fruit, apple jelly, duck sauce, honey, orange marmalade, peach jam, ginger jelly, or a gelatin sugar and water combination.What can I use as a substitute for apricot preserves?
Peaches and nectarines may be substituted for apricots in most recipes. The flavor will not quite be the same, but the result will still be delicious.PEACH JAM - Easy Homemade NO PECTIN Peach Jam Recipe - Preserving Peaches
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