Sweet and Sour Sauce

This can be used for dipping or in your favorite recipe, this is very quick, easy and tasty.  This goes well with our Pineapple Sweet and Sour Chicken .

  Makes 1 cup
  Prep Time: 5 minutes
  Total Time: 15 minutes
  Ease of Preparation: Easy

Ingredients
  ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons white sugar
  2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  1/3 cup water
  1 ½ teaspoons ketchup
  1 tablespoon cornstarch
  2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (optional)

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients in a small sauce pan until cornstarch is dissolved.  Heat to boiling, reduce heat and stir until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutritional Notes: per 2 tablespoon serving size: calories 40; fat 0g; cholesterol 0mg; sodium 10mg; carbohydrates 11g; fiber 0g; protein 0g.