Description
This Sweet and Sour Sauce is a delicious McDonald’s copycat recipe that perfectly balances fruity sweetness and tangy zest. Made with simple pantry ingredients like apricot preserves, pineapple juice, and a blend of spices, this sauce is ideal for dipping or drizzling over your favorite fried foods, chicken nuggets, or appetizers.
Ingredients
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Sweet and Sour Sauce Ingredients
- â…“ cup apricot preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1½ teaspoons vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- â…› teaspoon garlic powder
- â…› teaspoon onion powder
- â…› teaspoon paprika
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add apricot preserves, pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use a whisk to mix all the ingredients together until the mixture is well combined and uniform in texture.
- Blend for Smoothness: For a smoother, more uniform sauce, blend the mixture using a mini food processor or a stick blender until the sauce is smooth and creamy without lumps.
Notes
- Use apricot preserves for the characteristic sweetness and texture. You can substitute with peach or orange marmalade if unavailable.
- Pineapple juice adds natural acidity and sweetness; fresh juice can be used for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust vinegar quantity to your preferred tanginess; white vinegar was used in this recipe.
- Blend thoroughly to achieve the classic smooth consistency found in restaurant-style sauces.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
