Description
This Pineapple Sauce recipe is a versatile and easy-to-make condiment that adds a sweet and tangy flavor to a variety of dishes. Perfect for pairing with ham, chicken, pork, or even desserts like pancakes and ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine crushed pineapple with juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well.
- Cook Mixture: Place over medium heat, bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Cook for 3–5 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat, cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- This sauce is great with ham, chicken, pork, pancakes, or ice cream.
- For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after cooking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
