Fruit Glazes Recipe

Name: Fruit Glazes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan; Fine-mesh sieve; Mixing bowls; Pastry brush; Apricot preserves, 1/2 cup; Confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons; Cold water, 1 tablespoon; Rum (optional), 1 teaspoon; Orange marmalade, 1/2 cup; Confectioners sugar, 6 tablespoons; Lemon juice, 3 tablespoons; Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; Cherry preserves, 1/2 cup; Confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons; Dark rum, 1 tablespoon; Peach preserves, 1/2 cup; Confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons; Dark rum, 1 tablespoon; Ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon; Ground allspice, pinch

Servings: persons

2-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan
Fine-mesh sieve
Mixing bowls
Pastry brush
Apricot preserves, 1/2 cup
Confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons
Cold water, 1 tablespoon
Rum (optional), 1 teaspoon
Orange marmalade, 1/2 cup
Confectioners sugar, 6 tablespoons
Lemon juice, 3 tablespoons
Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon
Cherry preserves, 1/2 cup
Confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons
Dark rum, 1 tablespoon
Peach preserves, 1/2 cup
Confectioners sugar, 3 tablespoons
Dark rum, 1 tablespoon
Ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon
Ground allspice, pinch

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (conventional) or 335F (convection).
2
Place the cake on an oven-safe plate.
3
Heat the preserves in a saucepan over low heat until the preserves liquefy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
4
Transfer the heated preserves to a sieve placed over a bowl and press with a rubber spatula to separate the liquid from the solids.
5
Brush a light coat of the warm preserve liquid onto the cake with a pastry brush.
6
Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and lightly brush the mixture onto the preserve-coated cake.
7
Bake for 5 minutes to seal in the glaze.
8
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before serving.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-quart, heavy-bottomed saucepan, Fine-mesh sieve, Mixing bowls, Pastry brush, and more.

Yes, Fruit Glazes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fruit Glazes

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Variations & substitutions

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