McDonalds Sweet and Sour Sauce (Printable Version)

Tangy apricot-pineapple sauce ideal for dipping nuggets, fries, or adding zest to stir-fry dishes.

# What You Need:

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

08 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch

09 - 2 tablespoons cold water

10 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

11 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

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 to make a slurry.

04 - Pour the slurry into the saucepan while stirring constantly.

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.

07 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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You will never need to beg for extra sauce packets again
The homemade version tastes fresher and brighter than anything from a drive thru window
It comes together in fifteen minutes with ingredients you probably have

02 -

The sauce will thicken more as it cools so do not overcook it or it will become too thick
Straining through a fine mesh sieve makes it incredibly smooth and professional
This keeps in the fridge for a week but it never lasts that long in my house

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Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones
The trick is patience during the thickening stage because rushing results in a grainy texture