Description
This homemade McDonald’s Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe perfectly replicates the tangy and fruity sauce beloved at McDonald’s, combining apricot preserves, pineapple juice, and a blend of spices for a smooth, flavorful dip that pairs wonderfully with chicken nuggets or fries.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ⅓ cup apricot preserves or jam
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
- 1½ teaspoons vinegar
- ½ teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon yellow mustard
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the apricot jam, pineapple juice, vinegar, yellow mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Whisk the mixture thoroughly to integrate all the flavors into a slightly chunky sauce.
- Optional Smoothing: If the apricot preserves are chunky, transfer the mixture to a mini food processor and pulse until smooth. Alternatively, use a stick blender to achieve a smooth, uniform sauce texture.
Notes
- Use apricot preserves for the authentic sweet base of the sauce; slight chunkiness can be smoothed out as desired.
- Adjust the vinegar amount if you prefer a more or less tangy flavor.
- This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Perfect accompaniment for chicken nuggets, fries, or as a dipping sauce for snacks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
