Smoky Apricot Hot Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 3 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apricot preserves

Steps

1. Combine water, jalapeños, vinegar, garlic, paprika, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Transfer mixture to a blender. Add apricot preserves; blend until smooth. Cool sauce.
3. Transfer sauce to a sterilized glass jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.