Chinese Duck Sauce

https://www.seriouseats.com/duck-sauce-recipe

INGREDIENTS

• ½ pound plums, pitted and roughly chopped
• 6 ounces dried apricots, roughly chopped
• 1 cup apple juice
• ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Place plums, apricots, apple juice, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ginger, mustard powder, and crushed red pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer and let cook until fruit is completely softened and sauce thickens, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Purée until smooth with an immersion blender or in a regular blender.

3. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately, or place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.