Sweet and Spicy Pizza Sauce Recipe

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4.9

50 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    89 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    North American

Sweet and Spicy Pizza Sauce Recipe

Sweet and Spicy Pizza Sauce blends fire-roasted tomatoes with honey and sriracha to yield a balanced base for pizzas. Garlic granules and balsamic vinegar enhance its depth, while salt and pepper season it evenly. The sauce is blended smooth and then simmered to thicken, providing a textured yet easy-to-spread sauce that pairs well with a variety of toppings and adds a lively flavor element to homemade pizzas.

Description

This Sweet and Spicy Pizza Sauce Recipe starts with 14 ounces of fire-roasted tomatoes, which deliver a smoky undertone essential to its flavor profile. Honey adds sweetness, balanced by the heat from sriracha. Garlic granules and balsamic vinegar contribute subtle savoriness and acidity, respectively, while salt and black pepper season the sauce. Blending these components results in a smooth, uniform consistency.

Simmering the sauce on a medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes thickens it and allows the flavors to meld thoroughly. The sauce's texture becomes slightly concentrated, making it ideal for spreading on pizza dough without becoming watery. Its combination of sweetness and spiciness complements traditional pizza cheeses and toppings, enhancing the overall taste experience.

The sauce can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to five days. It also freezes well, making it convenient for meal preparation or future use. For substitutions, regular diced tomatoes can replace fire-roasted ones if needed, though the smoky character will be less pronounced.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 14 ounce fire-roasted tomatoes see notes, canned
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon garlic granule each
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar each
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the ingredients into your blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Pour the sauce into a small pot over medium-high heat. When the sauce starts to boil, reduce the heat so the sauce simmers, and place the lid halfway on to prevent splatters. Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
  3. Use the pizza sauce right away or store it in your fridge for up to 5 days. It also freezes very well!

Notes

  • If fire-roasted tomatoes are unavailable, regular diced tomatoes can be used as a substitute.
  • Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze it for longer storage.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 = ¼ cup Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Sodium 240mg (10%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 402IU (8%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 = ¼ cup
Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 402IU 8%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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