Homemade barbecue sauce

This smoky-flavoured sauce is perfect for grilled or barbecued food. For a smoother blend, whizz it up in the food processor before bottling.

Barbecue Sauce

500g tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
500g cooking apples, peeled, cored and chopped
¼ cup finely chopped dates
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon celery salt
2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
75ml red wine vinegar
50g brown sugar

1. Remove tomato skins. Score a cross on the tops of the tomatoes, then place in boiling water for 20-30 seconds until skins split. Remove and place in a bowl of cold water. The skins will easily peel off.

2. Heat oil in saucepan and fry onions for 10 minutes until soft.

3. Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients, stir well, cover and cook gently for 30 minutes.

4. If you want a smooth mixture, place in food processor and blend. Otherwise pour mixture into sterilised jars.