Sweet with Heat Pizza Dipping Sauce
Turn up the flavor on pizza night with this irresistible Sweet with Heat Pizza Dipping Sauce! This quick and easy recipe pairs the rich, savory profile of tomato sauce with the perfect balance of natural sweetness from honey and a fiery kick from red pepper flakes. Infused with aromatic fresh garlic, smoked paprika, and oregano, this sauce is simmered to perfection in just 10 minutes, creating a bold and complex dipping experience. A splash of apple cider vinegar adds a tangy twist, making it the ultimate companion for pizza crusts, breadsticks, or your favorite snacks. Ready in no time and customizable to your spice preference, this sweet-and-spicy dip is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite. Perfect for pizza lovers searching for a unique sauce upgrade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Stir in the red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and oregano, cooking for an additional 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
Pour in the tomato sauce and water, mixing well with the spices.
Add the honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
Taste and adjust sweetness or spiciness as desired by adding more honey or red pepper flakes.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm alongside pizza slices, breadsticks, or any dish you'd like to dip, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 906 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 124 mg | 3% | |
*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.
