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Fruity Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep
1 mins
Cook
9 mins
Servings
16
Difficulty
Easy
This fruity sweet and sour sauce is my go to when I want something impressive on the table in minutes. The combination of cherry and pineapple juices creates a naturally sweet flavor that's balanced perfectly by tangy vinegar, and it comes together in just ten minutes total. What I love most is how economical it is to make, especially since you probably have these pantry staples on hand already. The pineapple juice brings wonderful digestive enzymes to the mix, making this sauce not just delicious but actually good for you too. Whether you're drizzling it over chicken, pork, or stir fried vegetables, this versatile condiment delivers restaurant quality results with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup white sugar, or to taste½ cup white sugar, or to taste
- ½ cup white vinegar, or more to taste½ cup white vinegar, or more to taste
- ½ cup maraschino cherry juice½ cup maraschino cherry juice
- ½ cup pineapple juice½ cup pineapple juice
- 11 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold water¼ cup cold water
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Mix the sugar, vinegar, maraschino cherry juice, and pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- 2
Place the cornstarch in a small bowl, and stir the water into it to make a smooth paste. Stir the cornstarch paste into the juice mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute.
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