Best 6 Apple Flavored Bbq Sauce Recipes

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Apple flavored barbecue sauce brings a unique blend of sweet and tangy flavors to any barbecue get-together. Made with fresh apples, vinegar, brown sugar, and spices, this sauce has a rich, complex flavor that perfectly complements grilled meats, poultry, and vegetables. Whether you're looking for a classic apple barbecue sauce or a more adventurous variation, this article will provide you with the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds. So fire up your grill, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a delicious apple flavored barbecue sauce that will be the hit of your next backyard barbecue.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

APPLESAUCE BARBEQUE SAUCE



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Applesauce gives this sauce a nice thick texture that coats well on meat. It has a sweet spicy flavor that is excellent on chicken or pork. It may also be canned in sterile containers for later use, or for giving as gifts.

Provided by YULANDA_US

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

Time 30m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup applesauce
½ cup ketchup
2 cups unpacked brown sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix applesauce, ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cinnamon. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat, and cool completely. Use to baste the meat of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 92.4 mg, Sugar 12 g

APPLE BARBECUE SAUCE!



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Adapted from a recipe by Mike Mills. This sauce is smooth and on the thin side, and it seeps down into the meat. Mike Mills is the only person to win three Grand World Champion titles at the Memphis in May International Barbecue Festival. He is also barbecue guru and partner at Danny Meyer's Blue Smoke restaurant in New York City and owner of six notable barbecue joints, two in Southern Illinois and four in Las Vegas. Mike is the author of Peace, Love, & Barbecue: Recipes, Secrets, Tall Tales, and Outright Lies from the Legends of Barbecue. Gleaned from the Boston Globe.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup ketchup
2/3 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 cup apple juice or 1/2 cup apple cider
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/8 cup soy sauce
1/8 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (more or less to taste)
1/3 cup imitation bacon bits, ground in a spice grinder
1/3 cup peeled and grated apple
1/3 cup grated onion
2 teaspoons grated green bell peppers

Steps:

  • Mix together the ketchup, rice vinegar, apple juice or cider, cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, white pepper, cayenne, and bacon bits in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in apple, onion, and bell pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until it thickens slightly. Stir it often.
  • Allow to cool, then pour into sterilized glass jars. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
  • VARIATION: To make this sauce a little hotter, add more cayenne pepper to taste, approximately another 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon. Be careful; a little cayenne goes a long way.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1730.3, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 62, Protein 3.2

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

APPLE-MAPLE BBQ SAUCE



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Tried, tweaked, and tested over the years to perfection! Use on all your BBQ meats or serve as an excellent sauce on oven-roasted dishes such as pork chops or chicken.

Provided by Millim

Categories     BBQ Sauce

Time 1h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups ketchup
1 cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
⅓ cup real maple syrup
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup bacon fat
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup apple cider

Steps:

  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, applesauce, maple syrup, molasses, bacon fat, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, allspice, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, and nutmeg together in a large saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for at least 1 hour, adding apple cider if a thinner consistency is desired.
  • Remove from the heat and let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Use a funnel to pour BBQ sauce into a clean, sterilized 32-ounce bottle or container. Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 171.2 mg

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. Different apples will give your sauce different flavors. For a sweeter sauce, use sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji. For a more tart sauce, use Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples.
  • Don't peel the apples. Peeling the apples will remove some of the flavor and nutrients. Just core and chop the apples before adding them to the sauce.
  • Use a good quality apple cider vinegar. The apple cider vinegar will add a nice tang to your sauce. Make sure to use a vinegar that is made from 100% apple cider.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a while. Simmering the sauce will help the flavors to develop and deepen. Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.
  • Taste the sauce as you go. Adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more brown sugar, vinegar, or spices.

Conclusion:

Apple-flavored BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of foods. It is perfect for chicken, pork, beef, and even fish. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for appetizers or as a glaze for roasted vegetables. So next time you are looking for a new BBQ sauce, give apple-flavored BBQ sauce a try. You won't be disappointed.

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