FRUITY SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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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.

Provided by SPARKLER8666

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar, vinegar, maraschino cherry juice, and pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
  • 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 : Calories 42.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Sodium 0.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

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