Best 9 Apple Butter Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Apple butter barbecue sauce is a tangy, sweet, and smoky sauce that adds a delicious flavor to any grilled or roasted meat. Made with fresh apples, spices, and vinegar, this homemade sauce is a great alternative to store-bought options. Whether you're a seasoned barbecue pro or a beginner in the kitchen, this versatile sauce is sure to impress your taste buds and make your next barbecue a hit.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE BROWN SUGAR BBQ SAUCE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 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, diced fine

Steps:

  • Add the ketchup, sugar, applesauce, vinegar, apple juice, garlic powder, ground ginger, liquid smoke, onion powder, salt and apples to a medium saucepot and set over medium heat. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes to reduce, then remove from the heat. Puree the sauce until smooth. Serve warm or cool and store refrigerated in an airtight container.

APPLE BUTTER BBQ SAUCE



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Make and share this Apple Butter BBQ Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup apple butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup (light colored)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, apple butter, corn syrup, and Worcestershire. Bring to boil, then remove from heat.
  • Brush meat with sauce during last 10 minutes of grilling.

ANNIE'S APPLE BUTTER BARBEQUE SAUCE



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This sauce is sweet, spicy, and I have yet to find something it doesn't taste wonderful slathered all over. And the extra flavor from the apple butter gives it just the extra boost to make it absolutely wonderful.

Provided by Kitten

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) bottle mesquite-flavored barbeque sauce
¼ cup steak sauce (such as A1®), or to taste
¼ cup other favorite steak sauce
⅔ cup apple butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring, or to taste
1 tablespoon grill seasoning
1 teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground cloves, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the barbeque sauce, both steak sauces, apple butter, onion, jalapeno pepper (if desired), garlic, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, grill seasoning, allspice, cloves, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until mixture is warmed through, then reduce heat to low and cook until onions are translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes more.
  • Reserve 2/3 to 1 cup of the sauce to use for dipping, while the remaining sauce can be used to baste while grilling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1322.9 mg, Sugar 26 g

APPLE BUTTER BARBECUE SAUCE



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I saw jars of apple butter BBQ sauce at an apple orchard a few weeks ago. I thought this was a splendid idea-especially for ribs. I've scoured the Internet, and this recipe looks like the best bet. It's originally from Smuckers, (featuring their apple butter). That said, I made a large batch of apple butter (Recipe #70016), so I'm using homemade. Again, use what you can get.

Provided by John J. OSullivan

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup smucker's cider apple butter (or your own)
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons liquid smoke
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Add everything together. Well, that's where their recipe ends. I think that's silly. So, let's continue.
  • Sauté the onion in a frying pan with a little bit of olive oil, medium heat. Cook till translucent.
  • Add the garlic, cook for about a minute.
  • Put everything into a sauce pot on medium heat, stir everything together.
  • Before a boil begins, drop the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 min., stirring frequently.
  • Take it off heat, let it cool for 30 minute (unless you're canning, of course).
  • Store it however you wish. It should keep in the fridge for 30 days, in a freezer for longer, or just can it.

APPLE BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups canned applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine the applesauce, orange rind, cloves, brown sugar, all spice, nutmeg and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Cool and serve.

APPLE-BUTTER BARBECUED ROASTED CHICKEN



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I love cooking so much I sometimes think of recipes in my sleep and wake up to write them down! This dream-inspired dish is my family's favorite way to eat chicken. -Holly Kilbel, Akron, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 roasting chicken (6 to 7 pounds)
1 can (11-1/2 ounces) unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup apple butter
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne; sprinkle over chicken., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Pour half of the apple juice into another container and save for another use. With a can opener, poke additional holes in the top of the can. Holding the chicken with legs pointed down, lower chicken over the can so it fills the body cavity. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. , Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 1-1/2-2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. Combine apple butter and barbecue sauce; baste chicken occasionally during the last 30 minutes. Remove chicken from grill; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from can before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 134mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

APPLE BUTTER BARBECUED CHICKEN



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This wonderful recipe is a favorite of my family. It is so flavorful with the delicious apple butter mixture which is so easy to mix together.-Michelle Hatfield, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 pound)
1/3 cup apple butter
2 tablespoons salsa
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 drops Worcestershire sauce
2 drops Liquid Smoke, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 minutes or until meat juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE BUTTER BBQ RIBS



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This recipe is much easier than it sounds. It takes a while to prepare, but it's well worth the wait. I usually cook the ribs the day before and grill them for a quick dinner the next night.

Provided by JJman1386

Categories     Pork Spare Ribs

Time 2h11m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds pork spareribs
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
⅔ cup apple butter
14 fluid ounces barbecue sauce (such as Jack Daniel's® Original No. 7), divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cut spareribs into 6 portions. Coat with garlic, then sprinkle with onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle lemon juice over top. Wrap each portion in a double thickness of foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove from the oven. Unwrap ribs and drain drippings; transfer ribs to a baking dish. Liberally apply apple butter and approximately 10 ounces barbecue sauce. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 1 hour, or refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and brush the grate with oil.
  • Place ribs on grill, and cook, basting with the remaining 4 ounces barbecue sauce, until meat pulls away easily from the bone, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 993.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 241.9 mg, Fat 71.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 1389.2 mg

APPLE BOURBON BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Bourbon     Apple     Simmer

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup diced sweet onion
3/4 cup coarsely grated peeled apple (preferably a firm, sweet-fleshed variety such as Rome beauty)
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups ketchup
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup cola
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion to the skillet and sauté for 4 minutes. Add the grated apple, bourbon, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cumin and sauté for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a large nonreactive saucepan, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the apple mixture and stir well. Simmer for 2 additional minutes and remove from the heat. After cooling, transfer to a tightly covered jar or plastic container and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
  • Cooking Method
  • Stove

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Add some spices to the sauce for a little extra flavor. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are all good options.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, cook it for longer.
  • Serve the sauce with chicken, pork, or beef. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for appetizers.

Conclusion:

Apple butter barbecue sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a new barbecue sauce, give apple butter barbecue sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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