Pineapple Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Pineapple Sauce, a vibrant blend of sweet and tangy flavors using fresh or canned pineapple chunks. Perfect as a topping or dip, this versatile sauce combines caramel-like brown sugar, zesty lemon juice, and the subtle spice of optional ground ginger to create an ultra-smooth, glossy finish. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, it comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Serve it warm over grilled chicken or pork, drizzle it over ice cream, or pair it with seafood for a tropical-inspired feast. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this homemade pineapple sauce will quickly become a staple for your savory and sweet meals alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups pineapple juice (reserved from can or fresh)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and cut into small chunks. If using canned pineapple, drain it and reserve the juice for later.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple chunks, brown sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, ground ginger (if using), and salt.
Stir the mixture regularly and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the pineapple softens slightly and the sugar dissolves completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pineapple sauce cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or chilled as a topping for grilled meat, seafood, desserts, or use as a dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
604 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.8 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 130.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 806 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
