Hoisen Apple Dipping Sauce

This sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for pork and apple turnovers, or could be used as a marinade or glaze for a pork tenderloin or chops.

1 1/2 c. hoisen-garlic sauce (found in Asian food section of your local grocery store)
1/4 c. honey
1 c. diced Granny Smith apples
2 tbsp fresh ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. ground chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:

In a small saucepan, heat the hoisen-garlic sauce until it begins to simmer. Add the honey, apples, ginger and spices and stir until all the spices are blended into the hoisen-garlic sauce.
Continue to simmer until the apples are soft - about 6-8 minutes.
**If the sauce is too thick, it can be diluted with a few drops of apple cider or apple juice.

This sauce can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until it is ready to be used. Reheat the sauce in a small saucepan until warm.