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McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Make your own McDonald's Sweet and Sour Sauce at home with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for dipping nuggets, fries, and more!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian sauce, dipping sauce, easy recipes, homemade sauce, McDonald's copycat, quick and easy recipes, sweet and sour sauce recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine apricot preserves, white vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
  2. Whisk in the garlic powder and onion powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry, then add to the saucepan.
  4. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool before serving. Enjoy with nuggets, fries, or your favorite snacks!

Notes

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less apricot preserves.