Best 8 Apricot Sausage Kabobs Recipes

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**Apricot Sausage Kabobs: A Sweet and Savory Delight**

Apricot sausage kabobs are a delectable combination of sweet and savory flavors that are perfect for any occasion. This dish features succulent sausage, juicy apricots, and a hint of smokiness from the grill. The kabobs are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a spicy sausage or a milder option, there's a recipe in this article that's sure to tantalize your taste buds.

**Recipes Included:**

- **Classic Apricot Sausage Kabobs:** This recipe is a crowd-pleaser, featuring simple ingredients that come together to create a harmonious flavor profile. The combination of sweet apricots, savory sausage, and a tangy glaze is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue.

- **Honey Mustard Apricot Sausage Kabobs:** If you're looking for a slightly sweeter twist on the classic recipe, try these honey mustard apricot sausage kabobs. The honey mustard glaze adds a delicious depth of flavor that complements the sausage and apricots perfectly.

- **Bacon-Wrapped Apricot Sausage Kabobs:** For a more indulgent kabob, wrap your sausage in bacon before grilling. The bacon adds a crispy, smoky layer that takes this dish to the next level.

- **Grilled Apricot Sausage Kabobs with Vegetables:** To make a more complete meal, add some vegetables to your kabobs. Bell peppers, onions, and zucchini are all great options that pair well with the sausage and apricots.

- **Apricot Sausage Kabobs with Feta Cheese:** For a Mediterranean-inspired twist, add some feta cheese to your kabobs. The salty, tangy flavor of the feta cheese pairs wonderfully with the sweet apricots and savory sausage.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APRICOT KIELBASA SLICES



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This easy-to-fix kielbasa appetizer is coated in a thick, zesty sauce with just the right amount of sweetness. -Barbara McCalley, Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook and stir sausage until browned. Remove from pan; discard drippings., Add remaining ingredients to skillet; cook and stir over low heat until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Stir in sausage; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SMOKED SAUSAGE KABOBS



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These are a convenient entree since the ingredients can be cut, marinated and threaded ahead of time. Then they go immediately from the fridge to the grill or broiler.-Mrs. Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/4 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
16 cherry tomatoes
8 medium fresh mushrooms
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into eight wedges
1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the sausage and vegetables; toss to coat. Drain and reserve marinade. , On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread sausage and vegetables. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until vegetables are tender and sausage is heated through, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts :

APRICOT SAUSAGE KABOBS



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Basted with a simple sweet-and-sour sauce, these tasty kabobs make a quick meal that's elegant enough for company.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup apricot preserves
3/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 lb fully cooked kielbasa or 1 lb Polish sausage, cut into 12 pieces
12 dried apricots
12 medium fresh mushrooms
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine preserves and mustard; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup for serving. Alternate sausage, apricots and mushrooms on four metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat juiced run clear. Turn frequently and baste with remaining apricot sauce. Warm the reserved sauce; serve with kabobs and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.9, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 1582.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 40.5, Protein 18.7

DESIGN-YOUR-OWN KABOBS WITH FRUIT SAUCES



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Kabobs let all the guests create their own feast. The assorted meats, vegetables and tantalizing fruit sauces make grilling fun!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 can (16 1/2 oz) purple plums, drained
1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 can (5 1/2 oz) apricot nectar
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
3 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped (3/4 cup)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crumbled
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb Italian sausage links (or smoked sausage such as kielbasa), cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 lb uncooked large shrimp in shells, thawed if frozen
16 small new potatoes, cooked until tender (about 15 minutes)
16 fresh whole mushrooms
3 medium zucchini or yellow summer squash , cut into 1-inch slices
1 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 24 pieces or 24 pearl onions
Italian dressing

Steps:

  • In blender, place plums and lemonade concentrate. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir plum mixture and remaining sauce ingredients into onions. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, mix apricot nectar, apricots and shallots. Heat to boiling over medium heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 3 to 5 minutes or until most of nectar is absorbed. Stir in remaining salsa ingredients except parsley; heat through. Stir in parsley.
  • Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Thread 4 or 5 meat pieces alternately with potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper and onion on each of 8 large (15-inch) or 16 small metal or bamboo skewers, leaving space between each piece.
  • Cover and grill kabobs over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes, turning and brushing 2 or 3 times with dressing, until meats are done. When done, beef, chicken and sausage are no longer pink in center and shrimp are pink and firm. Serve kabobs with warm or cold sauce and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Carbohydrate 94 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 12 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 0 g

KIELBASA KABOBS



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Coat chunks of zesty kielbasa with a sweet apricot-and-orange glaze. Great alternative to bacon!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 rings (1 lb each) kielbasa sausage
12 wooden skewers (6 to 8 inch)
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • If using bamboo skewers, soak in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil; spray with cooking spray.
  • Cut kielbasa at an angle into 48 chunks, about 1 inch each. On each skewer, thread 4 chunks of sausage; place in pan.
  • In small bowl, mix preserves and orange juice with fork; brush glaze over kabobs. Turn kabobs over; brush other side.
  • Bake about 45 minutes or until kielbasa is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Kabob, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APRICOT, BACON & SAUSAGE SKEWERS



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An easy yet impressive dish that gives a contemporary twist on the traditional Christmas trimming

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

8-10 rashers streaky bacon , halved
1 tbsp ready-made English mustard
16-20 small party sausages
16-20 ready-to-eat dried apricots , soaked in port (soaking optional)
16-20 fresh bay leaves

Steps:

  • Run a knife along the length of the bacon rashers so they stretch a little, spread lightly with the mustard, then cut in half. Use the bacon to wrap a sausage and apricot together, then spear onto short skewers with bay leaves, allowing 2 rolls per person. Roast skewers in the oven with the turkey for 30-40 mins until golden. Serve on the platter alongside the turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.98 milligram of sodium

APRICOT SAUSAGE KABOBS



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'Basted with a simple sweet-and-sour sauce, these tasty kabobs make a quick meal that's elegant enough for company,' relates Susie Lindquist, Ellijay, Georgia.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup apricot preserves
¾ cup Dijon mustard
1 pound fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 12 pieces
12 each dried apricots
12 medium (blank)s medium fresh mushrooms
2 cups Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine preserves and mustard; mix well. Remove 1/2 cup for serving; set aside. Alternate sausage, apricots and mushrooms on four metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Grill, covered, over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Turn frequently and baste with remaining apricot sauce. Warm the reserved sauce; serve with kabobs and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.7 calories, Carbohydrate 94 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 2181.5 mg, Sugar 44.8 g

KIELBASA BUTTONS WITH SPICY APRICOT SAUCE



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Welcome guests in from the cold with these spicy glazed sausage bites served with pretty party picks. They couldn't be easier to make, and people just gobble them up!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield About 3-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/4 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
5 drops hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown sausage slices on both sides; drain on paper towels. In the same skillet, combine the preserves, barbecue sauce, pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce. , Return sausage to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausage: Italian sausage or breakfast sausage are great options for kabobs. Make sure to cook the sausage thoroughly before assembling the kabobs.
  • Use fresh, ripe apricots: Apricots that are soft and slightly sweet are best for kabobs. Avoid using apricots that are too hard or unripe.
  • Marinate the sausage and apricots: Marinating the sausage and apricots in a mixture of olive oil, garlic, and herbs will help to infuse them with flavor and keep them moist during grilling.
  • Skewer the sausage and apricots evenly: When assembling the kabobs, alternate pieces of sausage and apricots. This will help to ensure that each bite has a good balance of flavors and textures.
  • Grill the kabobs over medium heat: Cook the kabobs over medium heat for about 10-12 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through and the apricots are slightly caramelized.
  • Serve the kabobs with your favorite dipping sauce: Apricot sauce, barbecue sauce, or tzatziki sauce are all great options for dipping kabobs.

Conclusion:

Apricot sausage kabobs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for summer grilling and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your apricot sausage kabobs are cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. So fire up the grill and give this recipe a try!

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