Tasty Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 and a half cups of sugar, preferably white

02 - 1 cup of freshly squeezed pineapple juice

03 - Half a cup of rice vinegar or swap with apple cider vinegar

04 - 1 tablespoon of garlic, finely minced

05 - 1 teaspoon of salt (adjust it to your liking)

06 - One to two tablespoons of red chili flakes made from about 2 small bird's-eye chilies

07 - 2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons of cold water

08 - 1 tablespoon of optional tomato ketchup, if you want some extra tang

01 - Mix together the sugar, pineapple juice, vinegar, and salt in a large, sturdy pan on a stove. Slowly bring it all to a light boil.

02 - Throw in the minced garlic, chili flakes, and ketchup if you're using it. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat.

03 - Turn the heat down to low, then carefully stir in the cornstarch mixture a little at a time to avoid lumps.

04 - Keep it on low heat and stir now and then. The sauce will thicken up as it cooks and will set even more once cooled.

05 - Once it has completely cooled, pour it into a sterilized bottle or jar and pop it in the fridge for storage.

01 - This zesty sweet chili sauce brings a lovely mix of sweet and spicy with a fresh pineapple flavor underneath.

02 - You'll likely never feel like buying a store-bought version after making this fresh at home!