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Copycat McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce

A fast, pantry-friendly sauce that tastes just like the classic McDonald’s dip. Sweet, tangy, glossy, and ready in 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course dips
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 56 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup apricot jam
  • 3 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 3/4 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk all the ingredients in a medium saucepan.
    1/2 cup apricot jam, 3 tbsp pineapple juice, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp soy sauce, 3/4 tsp yellow mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Place over medium heat and allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes or until it reaches the desired thickness.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 174mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.2mg
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