Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce Base
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1½ cups white sugar
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1 cup fresh pineapple juice
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½ cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
→ Seasonings & Thickener
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1-2 tablespoons red chili flakes (made from 2 small Bird's eye chilies)
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1 tablespoon tomato ketchup (optional)
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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2 tablespoons cornflour mixed with 4 tablespoons cold water
# Instructions:
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In a large heavy-bottomed pan, combine sugar, pineapple juice, vinegar, and salt. Bring everything to a gentle boil.
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Stir in the chili flakes, minced garlic, and ketchup. Let it bubble away on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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Reduce the heat to low. Gradually whisk in the cornflour-water mixture, being careful to prevent any lumps from forming.
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Continue cooking on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reaches your desired thickness. Remember, it will thicken more as it cools.
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Let the sauce cool completely, then transfer to a sterilized bottle and keep refrigerated.
# Notes:
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This homemade sweet chili sauce has a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors, enhanced by the tropical twist of pineapple.
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Once you try this recipe, you'll never want to buy store-bought sweet chili sauce again!