Best 7 Sweet And Sour Sauce For Gingerbread Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to add some sweetness and tang to your gingerbread, then a sweet and sour sauce is the perfect choice. This versatile sauce can be used as a glaze, a dip, or a marinade. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite gingerbread cookies or cake. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and sour sauce that will take your gingerbread to the next level. So what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE I



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An excellent, traditional sweet and sour sauce. It is great served with meatballs, with tempura, or even over rice!

Provided by NAG_CA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

WOW! SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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This is great sauce. Use for dipping or poured over rice and chicken.

Provided by Nana Nat

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, undrained
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
½ tablespoon steak sauce
½ tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Stir water, sugar, ketchup, pineapple, vinegar, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, steak sauce, and hot sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove 1/2 cup of the sauce to a small bowl; whisk cornstarch into the sauce in the bowl. Bring the sauce in the saucepan to a boil, stir the sauce with the cornstarch into the boiling sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 648.7 mg, Sugar 64.6 g

GINGER SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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I usually use this as a dipping sauce when putting out dumplings. It also works nicely as a stir fry sauce. This sauce also works with sugar free preserves.

Provided by Lady Lisette

Categories     Asian

Time 5m

Yield 2/3 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup pineapple preserves
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Steps:

  • Warm the preserves in a small saucepan over med-low heat. When preserves have melted add rest of ingredients. Taste to make sure you have the right balance of sweet to sour, some preserves are sweeter than others. You may need to add just a dash more vinegar or a heaping spoonfull of preserves to balance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.5, Sodium 8.9, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 13, Protein 0.1

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pineapple or orange juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch blended with 2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Heat a wok or saucepan over high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry just until fragrant, and then add the juice, vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cornstarch and water mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir into any nearly completed stir-fry dish and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.

GINGER SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 fresh lime
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 red chile pepper, stem and seeds removed and diced
2 large cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade and quartered
1 teaspoon peeled fresh ginger root, diced small
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 liter canola oil, or enough as needed to deep fry
1 cup rice flour or all-purpose flour (or enough as needed for dredging)
Salt and freshly round black pepper
1 pound boneless chicken breasts cut into "chicken-finger"-sized strips

Steps:

  • Microwave the lime in a small bowl and set aside until it is just cool enough to handle. In a small bowl, create a slurry by gradually whisking 2 tablespoons water into the cornstarch. Through the feed tube of a running blender add, 1 at a time, the vinegar, chile pepper, garlic, ginger, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Then squeeze the lime from the micro-waved lime through the feed tube into the mixture. Then, leaving the blender running, add the slurry to the sauce, and pour the olive oil in a slow thin stream.
  • Heat the oil in the deep-fryer to 375 degrees F, or as directed by the manufacturer's instructions for similar foods.
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the chicken strips, allowing any excess flour to fall away. Deep-fry the chicken and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with sweet and sour sauce.

GINGERBREAD WITH BROWN SUGAR SAUCE



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THE AROMA OF gingerbread is what I remember most about my grandmother's kitchen, and it meant dessert would be special. That was nearly 50 years ago, but whenever I catch a whiff of ginger and cinnamon, I'm back with Grandmother and the happiness I knew. -Toni Hamm, Vandergrift, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1 egg
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
BROWN SUGAR SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg until blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; add to the molasses mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, water and vinegar; stir until smooth. Add butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Serve with the gingerbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DANDY SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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Make and share this Dandy Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by annie chambers

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
1/2 clove garlic, mashed
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 drops Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Use 1 Quart glass or enamel sauce pan.
  • Combine pineapple, sugar green pepper, pimiento, garlic, vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the soy sauce, and Tabasco.
  • Mix and heat slowly 5 minutes.
  • Remove garlic.
  • Stir cornstarch into 1/4 cup of water until smooth.
  • Stir into hot mixture.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear, about 5 minutes' boiling.
  • Makes 4 main-dish servings or 6 or more appetizer servings.
  • Serve with fried Shrimp, or a dip for Chicken Fingers or strips.
  • Add rice for a main meal.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger provides a more intense and flavorful taste compared to ground ginger. Grate or mince it finely to incorporate its zingy goodness into your sauce.
  • Balance the flavors: The perfect sweet and sour sauce strikes a balance between sweet and tangy flavors. Adjust the amounts of sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce to achieve your desired taste profile.
  • Add some heat: If you enjoy a bit of spice, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to your sauce. This will give it a delightful warmth without overpowering the other flavors.
  • Thicken the sauce to your liking: The consistency of your sauce is personal preference. If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer it for a longer period or add a cornstarch slurry. For a thinner sauce, reduce the simmering time or add a bit more water.
  • Experiment with different vinegars: While rice vinegar is commonly used in sweet and sour sauce, you can explore other options like apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar. Each vinegar imparts a unique flavor profile, allowing you to customize the sauce to your liking.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant flavors, sweet and sour sauce is a versatile condiment that complements a variety of dishes. Whether you're glazing gingerbread, stir-frying vegetables, or marinating chicken, this sauce adds a delightful balance of sweet and tangy notes. Experimenting with different ingredients and adjusting the proportions allows you to create a personalized sauce that suits your taste preferences. So, grab your apron and embark on a culinary journey, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary culinary experiences with your homemade sweet and sour sauce. Happy cooking!

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