Copycat McDonald’s Sweet-and-Sour Sauce

Name: Copycat McDonald’s Sweet-and-Sour Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-3/4 cups
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups apricot preserves; 3 to 4 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Total Time Prep/Cook Time: 15 min.

Yield 1-3/4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

You can have copycat McDonald's sweet-and sour sauce ready in under 10 minutes!

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups apricot preserves
3 to 4 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 81 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Re-create your favorite dipping sauce at home with this McDonald's copycat recipe. It's sweet and tangy just like the real deal. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

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