Apple Bourbon Barbecue Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
• 3/4 cup coarsely grated peeled apple (preferably a firm, sweet-fleshed variety such as Rome beauty)
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/2 cup cola
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke

1. In a small skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion to the skillet and saute for 4 minutes.
3. Add the grated apple, bourbon, salt, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and cumin and saute for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and set aside.
5. In a large nonreactive saucepan, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
6. Simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
7. Add the apple mixture and stir well.
8. Simmer for 2 additional minutes and remove from the heat.
9. After cooling, transfer to a tightly covered jar or plastic container and store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
10. Stove

butter, sweet onion, apple, bourbon, salt, cayenne pepper, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, ketchup, white vinegar, cola, brown sugar, maple syrup, molasses, worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/apple-bourbon-barbecue-sauce-377342 (may not work)