Applesauce Barbeque Sauce

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 used, or for giving as gifts.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. 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.