Ever wondered how to make Sweet Chilli Sauce at Home? Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce is cheaper than buying the bought sauce and in my opinion, it tastes so much better. It tastes fresh and goes with everything!
You can make a large batch of Sweet Chilli Sauce, bottle it and give it away for gifts!
How to Make Sweet Chilli Sauce at Home
Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
A homemade sweet chilli sauce that’s tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy, perfect for dipping, drizzling over dishes, or adding a flavorful kick to your favorite meals.
Course: Christmas RecipesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+
–
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
80
kcalTotal time
25
minutes
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Ingredients
500 gram Red Chillies-with stem removed
4 tsp Garlic -crushed
3 cups White wine vinegar
3 cups Caster sugar
Directions
- Cut all the chillies in half lengthways and scrape out the seeds (keep some seeds aside for aesthetic reasons if you wish).
- Place the chillies in a food processor together with the garlic and 1 cup of the white vinegar.
- Process until well combined but not pureed.
- Pour the chilli mixture into a large heavy based saucepan together with the remaining vinegar and caster sugar.
- Cook for a few minutes stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
- Place a lid on the saucepan and simmer for 30 – 40 minutes or until the mixture reduces and thickens.
- Give it a good stir every few minutes to stop the mixture burning on the bottom.
- If you like, add a few of the chili seeds to the mixture so it looks pretty.
- Pour into sterilized jars or bottles.
- Recipe Hints and Tips:
- Homemade Sweet Chilli Sauce is not suitable to freeze.
Clare Whitfield
Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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