Recreate the beloved McDonald's sweet and sour sauce at home with this easy recipe. Perfect for chicken nuggets, fries, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon corn starch
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, light corn syrup, soy sauce, and white vinegar. Stir the mixture over medium heat until well combined.
In a small bowl, mix the corn starch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid any lumps forming.
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, and kosher salt to the saucepan. If you desire a spicier sauce, sprinkle in the red pepper flakes now.
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sauce thickens and reaches a smooth, glossy consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix in the sesame oil just before removing the saucepan from the heat for an added layer of flavor.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
