Perfect Pomegranate Glaze

MAPLE-POMEGRANATE GLAZE

A different glaze for any number of dishes--vegetarian, poultry, meat or shrimp

¼ cup Naturally Pomegranate ™                                     1 teaspoon finely minced ginger

5 tablespoons pure maple syrup                                      1/8 teaspoon cayenne

4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar vinegar                    1 medium apple, peeled, cored, seeded and diced

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari           1 tablespoon butter

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard                                                               Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Whisk the Naturally Pomegranate ™, maple syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, ginger, and cayenne in a small bowl to blend.  Transfer to a small saucepan, stir in the apple and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and cook until the apple is very soft and the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.  Remove from the heat, stir in the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 4 servings