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Spicy Apple Barbecue Sauce


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Spicy Apple Barbecue Sauce

Recipe Notes

  • Yield: Makes about 2-1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cups ketchup
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 1/3 cups molasses
  • 1/4 cups cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • Coarse salt (kosher or sea)
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Steps

Step 1: Place the ketchup, apple juice, molasses, vinegar, brown and granulated sugar, chile powder, celery seed, cinnamon, and cloves in a large heavy saucepan and gradually bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking to mix.

Step 2: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce until thick and richly flavored, about 40 minutes, whisking often. Correct the seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste. The sauce should be highly seasoned.