INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 3 pounds pork spareribs
* 1 cup applesauce
* 1 cup pure maple syrup
* 6 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1/4 teaspoon paprika
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS

1. Place ribs in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.
3. In a bowl, mix the applesauce, syrup, lemon juice, ketchup, paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Place ribs in the prepared baking dish, and brush with 1/2 the sauce. Bake uncovered, basting frequently with remaining sauce, for 1 1/2 hours, until done.