Sweet and Sour Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon soy sauce or Tamari
1/4 cup water or pineapple juice
1 clove garlic minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, cold water (or pineapple juice ), garlic, and cornstarch to a small saucepan.
Give it all a good stir until the cornstarch dissolves.
Turn on the heat to medium and stir frequently until it starts to boil. Allow it to boil for about 30 seconds. (At this point the sauce will thicken and be shiny.) Remove from heat and use as a sauce or dip.