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Sweet And Sour Sauce McDonald's Recipe

Sweet And Sour Sauce McDonald’s Recipe

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This homemade sweet and sour sauce is a delicious copycat inspired by McDonald’s famous dipping sauce. It is sweet, fruity, tangy, glossy, and perfectly smooth, making it ideal for chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, fries, egg rolls, and more. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy dipping sauce comes together in about 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

For the Cornstarch Slurry:

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Instructions

  1. Add the apricot preserves, pineapple juice, water, white vinegar, corn syrup, soy sauce, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to a small saucepan.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk until the preserves melt and the mixture becomes smooth.
  3. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
  6. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce becomes glossy and lightly thickened.
  7. Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool for several minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
  8. Taste and adjust with extra vinegar for tanginess, brown sugar for sweetness, or water if the sauce is too thick.
  9. For an extra-smooth texture, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
  10. Serve with chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, fries, egg rolls, or your favorite crispy foods.

Notes

  • Use smooth apricot preserves or apricot jam for the best texture.
  • Always mix cornstarch with cold water before adding it to the sauce to prevent lumps.
  • Do not overcook the sauce, as it will thicken more as it cools.
  • Add vinegar gradually if you prefer a tangier flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and check all packaged ingredients for gluten.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • If refrigerated sauce becomes too thick, stir in a small amount of water before serving.
  • Author: MenuHoursUSA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://menuhoursusa.com/sweet-and-sour-sauce-mcdonalds-recipe/