Description
Make your own Sweet and Sour Sauce – McDonald’s Copycat in just five minutes! This simple yet delicious sauce combines the perfect balance of sweetness from apricot preserves and a tangy kick from vinegar, making it an ideal dip for chicken nuggets, spring rolls, or a vibrant dressing for salads. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or indulging in a nostalgic flavor, this homemade sauce elevates any meal or snack. Plus, without preservatives or artificial flavors, you can enjoy it guilt-free!
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1½ teaspoons vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the apricot preserves, pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt.
- Whisk the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- If your preserves are chunky, use a mini food processor or stick blender to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg