Fruity Sweet and Sour Sauce

Fruity Sweet and Sour Sauce

This is the light pink and fruity tasting sweet and sour sauce that they serve in Chinese restaurants. The maraschino cherry juice makes the difference; don’t ever throw it away again! Serve warm as a dipping sauce, or over meat as a sweet and sour sauce.

Prep Time:
1 mins
Cook Time:
9 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Yield:
2 cups
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar, or to taste
  • ½ cup white vinegar, or more to taste
  • ½ cup maraschino cherry juice
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water

Directions

Step 1
Mix the sugar, vinegar, maraschino cherry juice, and pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2
Place the cornstarch in a small bowl, and stir the water into it to make a smooth paste. Stir the cornstarch paste into the juice mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

42
Calories
11g
Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 42
% Daily Value *
Sodium0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate11g 4%
Total Sugars7g
Vitamin C1mg 4%
Calcium3mg 0%
Iron0mg 1%
Potassium22mg 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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