Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce
A vibrant and flavorful combination of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect as a condiment for grilling, dipping, or drizzling on various dishes.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups pineapple juice (freshly blended from cored and diced pineapples)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar Use rice vinegar for a milder taste
Flavoring Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
- 5 units fresh birds eye chilies (minced, or 2 tablespoons chili flakes) Adjust according to heat preference
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cornflour Used to thicken the sauce
- 4 tablespoons water Used for the cornflour slurry
Instructions
Preparation
- Combine 1 ¼ cups pineapple juice and 1 ½ cups sugar in a deep pan.
- Add ½ cup vinegar, minced garlic, and chilies to the mixture.
Cooking
- Set the burner to high heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of cornflour with 4 tablespoons of cold water in a separate bowl to create a slurry.
- Gradually whisk the cornflour slurry into the sauce while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Turn off the heat and let the sauce cool completely before transferring it to airtight jars.
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Notes
For a smoother sauce, strain before bottling. Use freshly juiced pineapples for best flavor. Experiment with ingredients like ginger or lime for variations.