* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Fruity Barbecue Sauce

Recipe By : Posted to rec.food.cooking by Barb Schaller 8-24-04
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiments

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups peeled and sliced fruit
1/2 cup sherry
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
2/3 cup chili sauce or catsup
1/4 cup cider -- fruit, or white
wine vinegar
2 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. molasses
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. salt

Place onion in food processor or blender; process until finely chopped.
Add fruit and process until pureed.

Combine all ingredients in a 3-4 quart (or larger) microwave-safe bowl.
Stir. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, leaving vent. Microwave on high
(100%) for 9-10 minutes or until mixture reaches a boil. Stir, reduce
power to medium (50%) and microwave for 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring
every 5 minutes. Ladle into sterile containers.

For immediate use, pour into sterile jars or containers. Keeps several
weeks refrigerated.

For longer storage, let sauce cool slightly before ladling into freezer
containers. Seal. Keeps 6-8 months frozen.

If fresh fruit is out of season, frozen or canned fruit may be
substituted. Fruit that is unsweetened or packed in natural juice is
preferable.

Great on ribs. Can be made with apricots, papayas, peaches, pears or
nectarines. Makes about 3 half pint jars.

NOTES : Source: Page 90, Easy Microwave Preserving, copyright 1992 by
Cynthia Fischborn and Cheryl Long The Globe Pequot Press.
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-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 8/22/04; check the Fairs Fare tab.