Description
Chili Pineapple Sauce Recipe. This sauce is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy, reminiscent of summer barbecues and tropical getaways. I remember the first time I made it; the aroma wafted through my kitchen, instantly transporting me to a sun-soaked beach, where the waves kissed the shore and the air was filled with laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups white sugar
- 1 cup pineapple juice (freshly squeezed is best, but store-bought works too)
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons red chili flakes (adjust heat to taste)
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cornflour
- 4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients.
- Prepare the pineapple juice if using fresh.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat until it simmers.
- Blend for smoothness if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness with vinegar if too sweet.
- Thicken sauce with extra cornflour if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
- Can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg