Sweet Chili Pineapple Sauce

Makes about 1.5 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cupfresh pineapple, finely chopped
• 1/2 cupwater
• 1/4 cupwhite vinegar
• 1/4 cuphoney
• 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
• 1 tablespoonfresh ginger, minced
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoonscornstarch
• 2 tablespoonswater (additional for cornstarch)
• 1 teaspoonred chili flakes (adjust based on heat preference)
• Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped pineapple, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pineapple is tender.
3. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the simmering sauce.
4. Add the chili flakes and salt to the sauce. Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.
5. Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.

NOTES:

• Adjust the amount of chili to increase or decrease the heat level.
• The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.