Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce – Spicy, Sweet, and Totally Addictive
A vibrant sauce that perfectly balances tropical pineapple sweetness with spicy chili heat. Quick to make and irresistibly flavorful, this sauce pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, shrimp, roasted veggies, or as a dip for snacks. It’s an addictive blend of fruitiness, heat, and tang that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup pineapple diced
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar apple cider or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3-4 fresh bird’s eye chilies or 2 tablespoons chili flakes
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water for cornstarch slurry
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend pineapple, pineapple juice, garlic, and chilies until smooth.
- Pour puree into a pan over medium heat; add sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer; cook for 5-7 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Mix cornstarch with water to form slurry; stir into sauce and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat, cool, then transfer to container and refrigerate.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling hot chilies to avoid skin irritation.
- Sauce may intensify in heat after refrigeration.
- Use fresh or canned pineapple based on availability.
- Adjust chili quantity to preferred spice level.
- Great as a dip, glaze, or drizzle for a variety of dishes.
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