Applesauce and maple syrup team up in this tasty barbecue sauce. It’s an excellent sauce for pork or chicken. I’ve used it on grilled chops, burgers, in pulled pork, and on the side with wings. The flavors are well balanced, with warm spices, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
This basic barbecue sauce with molasses is another great choice. Or you might like this spicy barbecue sauce.
PrintMaple Apple Barbecue Sauce
- Prep Time: 12
- Cook Time: 11
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauces, BBQ
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch ground allspice
- dash cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet or medium saucepan over medium heat; add the onion and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes, or until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to medium-low and continue cooking, uncovered, for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until thickened.
- Makes about 2 cups of barbecue sauce.
