Pineapple Sauce

Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Pineapple Sauce, a vibrant blend of sweet and tangy flavors using fresh or canned pineapple chunks. Perfect as a topping or dip, this versatile sauce combines caramel-like brown sugar, zesty lemon juice, and the subtle spice of optional ground ginger to create an ultra-smooth, glossy finish. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, it comes together in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute entertaining. Serve it warm over grilled chicken or pork, drizzle it over ice cream, or pair it with seafood for a tropical-inspired feast. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, this homemade pineapple sauce will quickly become a staple for your savory and sweet meals alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 0.5 cups brown sugar
• 0.5 cups pineapple juice (reserved from can or fresh)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and cut into small chunks. If using canned pineapple, drain it and reserve the juice for later.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple chunks, brown sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, ground ginger (if using), and salt.

Step 3

Stir the mixture regularly and bring it to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the pineapple softens slightly and the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.

Step 5

Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue to cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the pineapple sauce cool slightly before serving.

Step 7

Serve warm or chilled as a topping for grilled meat, seafood, desserts, or use as a dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(730.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	604.1

Total Fat 0.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 620.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 130.2g
Protein 3.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.8mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 806.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.1%

Protein: 2.0%

Carbs: 96.9%