Apple Glaze for Meats

Apple Glaze for Meats is a sweet and savory sauce typically made from apple cider, apple jelly, or applesauce, combined with ingredients like mustard, vinegar, and spices. It is a popular accompaniment in American and European cuisines, often used to enhance roasted pork, ham, or poultry.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This glaze is generally high in carbohydrates due to its fruit-based sugars, with minimal fat and protein. A typical serving (about 2 tablespoons) may contain around 50-70 calories, primarily from natural and added sugars.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	70 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	0.1 g
Fiber	0.3 g
Sugar	17 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	40 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin A	15 IU
Calcium	4 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Magnesium	2 mg
Phosphorus	5 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg

Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Apple Glaze is culturally significant as a traditional pairing for holiday roasts, symbolizing harvest and celebration. Nutritionally, it can provide quick energy from carbs and small amounts of vitamins from the apple base, but is best enjoyed in moderation due to its sugar content.