New York Apple BBQ Sauce

New York Apple BBQ Sauce

Tangy apple butter and cider vinegar simmer into a thick, sweet-tart barbecue sauce.

Total 45 min Makes 16 oz Calories 55/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This sauce blends sweet apple butter and fresh apple with cider vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices for a fruity twist on classic barbecue sauce. Simmering thickens it to a glossy coating consistency ideal for ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken. It reflects the apple orchards of upstate New York paired with traditional smoky barbecue flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

  2. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

  3. Stir in the apple butter, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, grated apple, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.

  4. Add the smoked paprika, cinnamon, cloves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, stirring to incorporate.

  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.

  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. For a smooth sauce, puree with an immersion blender or pass through a fine-mesh sieve.

  7. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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    New York Apple BBQ Sauce

    This sauce blends sweet apple butter and fresh apple with cider vinegar, brown sugar, and warm spices for a fruity twist on classic barbecue sauce. Simmering thickens it to a glossy coating consistency ideal for ribs, pulled pork, or grilled chicken. It reflects the apple orchards of upstate New York paired with traditional smoky barbecue flavor.

    45 min 16 oz 55 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 cup apple butter
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
    • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and finely grated
    • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

    Method

    1. 1

      Melt the butter in a 6-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

    2. 2

      Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

    3. 3

      Stir in the apple butter, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar, grated apple, and Worcestershire sauce until combined.

    4. 4

      Add the smoked paprika, cinnamon, cloves, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, stirring to incorporate.

    5. 5

      Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy.

    6. 6

      Remove from heat and let cool slightly. For a smooth sauce, puree with an immersion blender or pass through a fine-mesh sieve.

    7. 7

      Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.