Pineapple Orange Sauce
A sweet, tangy, and citrusy Pineapple Orange Sauce made with fresh pineapple, orange juice, and honey—perfect for glazing chicken, seafood, or desserts.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Wooden spoon or whisk
- Knife & cutting board
- measuring cups/spoons
- Blender (optional for smooth consistency)
- Strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- ½ cup orange juice fresh squeezed preferred
- 2 tbsp soy sauce for savory balance
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple chunks, orange juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 8–10 minutes until pineapple softens.
- Blend mixture until smooth (optional for a silky sauce).
- Return to pan and simmer. If a thicker sauce is desired, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 2–3 minutes until glossy.
- Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt.
- Serve warm as a glaze for chicken, shrimp, or pork—or drizzle over desserts.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 2 tbsp, approx.):
- Calories: 45
- Protein: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 10g