Pineapple Raisin Sauce

Serve this with warm or cold ham slices. I tweaked several recipes to come up with this one. Make it a day ahead so the raisins can plump. Our family likes a subtle clove flavor, but add more cloves if you like it spicier.

Step: 1

Combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir pineapple juice, vinegar, and salt into brown sugar mixture until combined.

Step: 2

Bring pineapple juice mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step: 3

Whisk butter and cloves into pineapple juice mixture; stir raisins into mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight.

Per Serving: 71 calories; protein 0.4g; carbohydrates 15.9g; fat 1g; cholesterol 2.5mg; sodium 34mg.

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