Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce
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  
Instructions:
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.
