Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water, plus
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Method

  • In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar, 1/2 cup water and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil and simmer, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
  • Blend the cornstarch with the remaining 2 tablespoons of water. Bring the pineapple juice mixture to the boil again, and stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring a few moments until thickened.
  • Stir in the food coloring, remove from the heat, and serve as is as a dipping sauce (either warm or at room temperature) or use in a sweet and sour recipe for stir frying.