Make your own tangy and flavorful Peach Sweet and Sour Sauce at home with this easy recipe. The combination of fresh peaches, vinegar, sugar, and spices creates a versatile sauce that can be used as a dip, glaze, or marinade. Serve it with your favorite appetizers or as a condiment for meats and vegetables. This recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 4 large peaches
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Peel and pit the peaches. Cut them into small chunks.
- In a saucepan, combine the peaches, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the peaches are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce, stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool before transferring it to a jar or container.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the Peach Sweet and Sour Sauce until ready to use.
- Serve as a dip for appetizers, or use as a glaze or marinade for meats and vegetables.
Interesting Facts
Peaches are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
The combination of sweet and sour flavors adds a delightful twist to any dish.
Homemade sauces are always more flavorful and healthier than store-bought ones.
You can adjust the level of spiciness in this sauce by adding more or less chili flakes.