Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

5 medium shallots, peeled and sliced thin

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 heaping tablespoons apricot jam or preserves

salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium to large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes, until they begin to get soft and the bottom of the pan begins to brown.

Add the 1/2 cup chicken broth to the shallots, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan while the broth reduces. Add the balsamic vinegar, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for about 5 more minutes. Add the apricot jam and stir to combine. The sauce will thicken but should still be easily stirred.