Prep time: 10 minutes



Cook time: 20 minutes



Total time: 30 minutes



Yield: Makes about 3 ½ cups



Ingredients:



· 2 cups ketchup

· ½ cup water

· 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

· 2 tbsp yellow mustard

· 1/3 cup white sugar (or xylitol/erythritol to be diabetic friendly)

· ½ tbsp vanilla extract

· ½ tsp cinnamon

· ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (can omit to make gluten free, but I'm looking for alternatives)

· 1 tbsp onion powder

· 1 tbsp garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic – it’s better)

· ½ tsp cayenne





Preparation:



Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.



Stirring occasionally, simmer for 20 minutes. Sauce should be thin, but not watery.



Allow sauce to cool. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Sauce is better if allowed to sit for a day.