Best 7 Sweet And Sour Sauce For Gingerbread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable harmony of sweet and sour flavors with our specially curated collection of gingerbread sauce recipes. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic sauce, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.

From the tangy zest of lemon and orange to the aromatic warmth of ginger and cinnamon, these sauces are a symphony of flavors that complement the spicy warmth of gingerbread perfectly. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety texture or a chunky and rustic one, our recipes cater to every palate.

Elevate your holiday gatherings with our classic Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe, featuring a perfect balance of sweet and sour notes. For those who crave a zesty kick, our Lemon and Orange Sweet and Sour Sauce is sure to tantalize your taste buds. If you're looking for a sauce with a bit more depth and complexity, try our Ginger and Cinnamon Sweet and Sour Sauce, which boasts a delightful blend of spices.

And for those who enjoy a chunky texture, our Rustic Sweet and Sour Sauce, made with fresh fruits and vegetables, is a delightful option. Each of these sauces is easy to prepare and can be tailored to your desired level of sweetness and sourness.

Whether you're drizzling it over a warm slice of gingerbread, using it as a dipping sauce for gingerbread cookies, or incorporating it into your favorite dessert recipes, our Sweet and Sour Sauce collection is sure to elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

CHINESE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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Learn a quick and easy recipe for Chinese sweet and sour sauce made with an unexpected ingredient: ketchup. You can toss those take-out packets.

Provided by Rhonda Parkinson

Categories     Appetizer     Sauce

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 tablespoon potato starch (or cornstarch)
7 ounces of water
3 1/2 ounces ketchup (or 2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste)
3 1/2 ounces rice vinegar
3 1/2 ounces rock sugar (You can also use superfine sugar or demerara sugar, but rock sugar is preferable for taste)
Salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Mix the potato starch with 1 tablespoon of water (or a little more, as needed) to make a slurry.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a saucepan and mix evenly before you start cooking.
  • You must continuously stir the sauce to prevent the sauce from getting lumpy.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil and turn the heat to the lowest temperature and simmer until the sauce texture has turned thick and sticky. Then it's ready.
  • You can stir fry some pork or chicken with vegetables and pour the sauce in.
  • If you have any extra sauce, you can keep it in a dry and clean container after it is cooled down and store it in the fridge. Usually, this sauce should last 7 to 10 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 12 portions (12 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 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 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.

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.

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE



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Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish

Provided by Adam Bush

Categories     Condiment

Time 10m

Yield Serves 4-6 (makes 350ml)

Number Of Ingredients 6

200ml pineapple juice
100g light brown soft sugar
4 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp cornflour

Steps:

  • Put everything except the cornflour into a small saucepan and cook over a medium heat, while whisking, until just simmering.
  • Add the cornflour to a small bowl, add 1 tbsp water and mix together. Pour into the saucepan and whisk together until thickened and saucy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.5 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

Tips for Making the Best Sweet and Sour Sauce for Gingerbread

1. Fresher is Better: Use fresh ginger and lemon juice for the best flavor. Freshly grated ginger adds a zesty kick, while lemon juice brightens the sauce. 2. Butter or Oil: You can use either butter or oil to sauté the ginger. Butter adds a rich flavor, while oil is a lighter option. 3. Don't Overcook the Ginger: Cook the ginger for just a minute or two until it becomes fragrant. Overcooking can make it bitter. 4. Balance the Sweetness and Sourness: Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the amounts of sugar and vinegar to achieve the desired balance of sweet and sour. 5. Make it Ahead: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. When you're ready to use it, simply reheat it over low heat until warmed through.

Conclusion

Making a sweet and sour sauce for gingerbread is an easy and delicious way to add a special touch to your holiday baking. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful sauce that will elevate your gingerbread cookies, muffins, or cake to the next level. So, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, give this recipe a try and experience the joy of homemade sweet and sour sauce.

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