Everyone loves dipping their favorite McDonald's treats in that tangy, sweet and savory sauce that we all know as Sweet and Sour Sauce.And now, you can make it at home with a delicious copycat recipe.
Combine apricot preserves, water, white vinegar, light corn syrup, cornstarch, yellow mustard, soy sauce and garlic powder in a blender or food processor.Blend until smooth, achieving an orange color sauce.
Transfer the blended mixture to a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.Bring the sauce to a simmer.Maintain medium-low heat and keep stirring.
While stirring, cook the sauce for about 3-5 minutes or until it reaches your desired thickness.Remember that the sauce will continue to thicken as it cools, so don't worry if it's not quite as thick as you want it at this stage.
After achieving the desired thickness, turn off the heat and let the sauce cool down in the saucepan.Once the sauce is at room temperature, transfer it to a bowl or container.Now, your McDonald's Copycat Sweet and Sour Sauce is ready.Use it as a dipping sauce for Chicken McNuggets or other Chinese food items.It's also a versatile sauce that you can try with various dishes.Enjoy its unique blend of sweet, savory and slight heat, perfect for satisfying your cravings.