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Sweet & Smoky Apple BBQ Sauce cooking on the stove in a sauce pan

Sweet & Smoky Apple BBQ Sauce

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There’s nothing quite like a homemade BBQ sauce, and my Sweet & Smoky Apple BBQ Sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. With the rich sweetness of apples and brown sugar, balanced by a touch of tangy apple cider vinegar and a hint of smoky depth, this sauce is a game-changer for grilled meats, sandwiches, and even as a dipping sauce. This recipe is so easy to make and you'll reach for this sauce again and again over the bottled stuff!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Cooling Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 40 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Gala apples or Honeycrisp! - cut into small pieces

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a saucepan and put over medium heat.
  • Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally, letting the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes. The sauce will reduce by a little bit.
  • Either with an immersion blender or a regular blender (be careful, it's HOT!), puree until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple BBQ Sauce, Homemade BBQ Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Apple BBQ Sauce
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 177kcal
Cost: 15