Apple Barbeque Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup gluten free ketchup (fruit juice sweetened, preferred)
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon gluten free prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
In a saucepan over medium heat heat oil. Add onion to pan and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. To pan add applesauce, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, cinnamon and red pepper flakes. Bring mixture to a low boil, stirring often. Remove from heat, and cool completely. Use to baste the meat of your choice.
Especially nice on chicken and pork.
