Pineapple Sauce for Columbian Hot Dog Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
1/3 cup water
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar or taste
1 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
Juice of 1/2 a lime

Preparation

Step 1

1. Put the pineapple and water in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Press the pineapple mixture through a sieve into a small saucepan. Discard the pineapple on the sieve.

3. Place the saucepan with the pineapple mixture over medium-low heat and add the lime juice and sugar. Cook, stirring for about 15 minutes.

4. In a small bowl blend the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and then stir the mixture into the pineapple sauce.

5. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring until the sauce thickens. Simmer gently for 4 minutes while stirring.

6. Let it cool and transfer to a serving bowl.