Description
Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce is a bold and flavorful homemade condiment that combines sweet pineapple, tangy vinegar, and spicy chili flakes. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or glazing, it’s quick to make and elevates any dish with tropical flair.
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed pineapple with juice (canned or fresh)
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar (white or brown)
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 to 1 tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine crushed pineapple, vinegar, sugar, water, garlic, chili flakes, and soy sauce (if using).
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Mix cornstarch and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl to make a slurry.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer for 2–4 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, acidity, or heat as needed.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
- Blend for a smoother texture, especially for glazes.
- Add fresh chili, sriracha, or smoked paprika for variation.
- Splash of lime juice or orange zest adds a citrusy twist.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
