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Maple Apple Barbecue Sauce

ribs on the grill with maple apple barbecue sauce

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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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Makes about 2 cups of barbecue sauce.