Hoisin Sauce - Nickel Free

Serves 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Apple Sauce
  • 8 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 4 tbsp Molasses
  • 4 tsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Ginger
  • ½ tsp Chinese Five-Spice Powder
Directions
  1. Combine: Place all ingredients into a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer: Whisk the mixture over medium-low heat. Let it come to a very gentle simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. This allows the molasses to integrate and the fruit base to reduce slightly.
  3. Adjust Consistency: * If the sauce is too thin: Mix 1 tsp of cornstarch with 1 tsp of cold water to create a slurry. Stir it into the simmering sauce until it reaches your desired thickness. If the sauce is too thick: Whisk in a teaspoon of water or beef broth.
  4. Cool: Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it reaches room temperature.