McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce

McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce

Kyle Haas

copycat sauce condiment

Servings

8

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Calories


The nugget-dipping classic, built on peach and apricot preserves

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup peach preserves
  • ¼ cup apricot preserves
  • 2 Tbsp light corn syrup
  • 5 tsp white vinegar
  • 1½ tsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp yellow mustard
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsp water

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients except the water in a food processor or blender and purée until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the water, stir, and bring to a boil.
  3. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  4. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.

  Chef's Tips

The fruit preserves are the whole trick — don't substitute jelly. Keeps in a covered container in the fridge.