Looking for a versatile sauce with the perfect balance of sweet and spicy? This homemade Sweet Chili Sauce is just what your meals have been missing. Crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients like maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of red pepper flakes, it delivers bold flavor without the artificial additives or refined sugar found in store-bought versions.
This sauce is more than just a tasty dip—it’s a kitchen staple. Use it as a glaze for roasted vegetables or grilled proteins, a dip for spring rolls and dumplings, or a tangy drizzle over grain bowls and salads. It adds a vibrant, crave-worthy kick that enhances rather than overpowers your dishes.
Plus, thanks to ingredients like garlic and apple cider vinegar, this sweet chili sauce also brings some health perks to the table. Garlic is packed with antioxidants and supports heart health and immunity, while apple cider vinegar is known for aiding digestion, balancing blood sugar, and even promoting healthy skin.
Easy to make and easy to store, this sauce can be kept in the fridge for up to a week—making it a go-to option when you want to add quick flavor to any meal.
Recipe
Serves 6
6 oz. maple syrup
4 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
½ tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. arrowroot + 1 tsp. Water
How to Prepare
In a small pot, combine the maple syrup, water, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, red pepper flakes and sea salt. Stir until well mixed.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 7-8 minutes.
While the mixture simmers, mix the arrowroot with the water to form a smooth slurry.
Gradually pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking continuously for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the sauce to cool.
Once cooled, transfer the chili sauce to a sealable jar.
