McDonalds Sweet and Sour Sauce (Printable)
Tangy apricot-pineapple dipping sauce ready in 15 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup apricot preserves
02 - 1/4 cup canned pineapple juice
03 - 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 3 tablespoons ketchup
06 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Thickener
08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
09 - 2 tablespoons cold water
→ Optional Enhancements
10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small saucepan, combine apricot preserves, pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and salt.
02 - Place over medium heat and whisk until smooth and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with cold water until fully dissolved to create a smooth slurry.
04 - Pour the slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
05 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, whisking frequently, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
06 - If using, stir in garlic powder and onion powder for extra depth of flavor.
07 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its frighteningly close to the real thing, maybe even better
- Ready in about 15 minutes with ingredients you probably have
- Makes enough to keep in your fridge for whenever the craving hits
02 -
- The sauce will thicken more as it cools so do not panic if it looks thinner than you remember
- Whisking the slurry into the hot sauce vigorously prevents lumps from forming
- This sauce keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a week and actually tastes better after the flavors meld
03 -
- Canned pineapple juice works better than fresh because the consistent acidity level matters
- Light brown sugar is the key here dark brown makes the sauce taste too molasses heavy