Description
This homemade pineapple sauce recipe combines crushed pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch to create a sweet and smooth sauce perfect for desserts, toppings, or glazes. The sauce is cooked on the stovetop until thick and glossy, then cooled and chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple in 100% juice (20 oz can)
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Combine Pineapple: Pour the crushed pineapple along with its juice into a saucepan to prepare the base for the sauce.
- Mix Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, thoroughly dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to create a smooth slurry without lumps.
- Add Slurry to Pineapple: Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the pineapple mixture in the saucepan, ensuring even distribution for proper thickening.
- Add Sugar: Gradually sprinkle white granulated sugar into the pan, whisking constantly to prevent clumping and to help the sugar dissolve evenly.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugar fully dissolves into a smooth blend.
- Boil Sauce: Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a rolling boil while whisking constantly to avoid scorching on the pan’s bottom.
- Cook Sauce: Maintain the rolling boil for 5 minutes with continuous whisking to thicken the sauce to the desired consistency.
- Cool Sauce: Remove the pan from heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature; during this time, the sauce will thicken further and flavors will meld.
- Store Sauce: Transfer the cooled pineapple sauce into a bowl or container, then chill it in the refrigerator until needed. The sauce will keep for about 2 weeks.
Notes
- Use crushed pineapple packed in 100% juice for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Constant whisking is essential during cooking to prevent the sauce from burning and to achieve a smooth texture.
- Allow the sauce to cool fully before refrigerating to ensure proper thickening.
- This sauce can be used as a topping for desserts, pancakes, or as a glaze for meats.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and consume within two weeks for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pineapple sauce, homemade pineapple sauce, fruit sauce, stovetop sauce, dessert topping, sweet sauce
