Apple Marinade

==Description==
This apple-based marinade is perfect for meat, poultry, or seafood. You can make the marinade bolder with additional pepper, or sweeter with honey.
==Ingredients==
*1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
*1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cubed
*¼ cup chopped lemongrass (from 3 stalks)
*3 garlic cloves, minced
*1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, sliced
*1 fresh red finger chili, thinly sliced
*3 whole star anises
*½ cup lukewarm water
*¼ cup tamari or regular soy sauce
*3 tablespoons apple juice
*1 teaspoon honey, optional
*1-3 teaspoons black pepper, optional
==​Directions==
#Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the apple, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, chili, and star anise. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
#Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
#Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before use.
#Spoon, funnel, or pour into a fresh plastic or glass jar and keep in the refrigerator.
== Nutritional Information ==
Servings: 3 cups or 3-5 tablespoons
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