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The Best Dipping Sauce Ever

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Our friends at Simply Darrling have come up with the Best Dipping Sauce Ever! From crackers to meatballs, this California Prune-based sauce is perfect for a variety of items.  

a bowl of the Best Dipping Sauce Ever from Simply Darrling on a plate with crackers

What’s in this dipping sauce?

Just a few simple ingredients result in some really big flavors! As always, using premium ingredients is the key to success – it really makes a difference in how this recipe turns out.

Kendra whipped up this sauce with the following ingredients:

Orange Juice

Prunes

Pomegranate Molasses

Tarragon Vinegar

Olive Oil

The end result is an irresistible sweet and tangy sauce…aka The Best Dipping Sauce Ever!

How to use The Best Dipping Sauce Ever

There are so many incredible ways to use this tasty sauce! Kendra suggests serving with with crackers and meatballs. It would also make a fantastic sandwich or burger spread, or even pizza sauce (we’re imagining a BBQ Chicken pizza-type scenario here). We can’t wait to hear your favorite ways to enjoy The Best Dipping Sauce Ever!

a bowl of the Best Dipping Sauce on a plate with crackers

The Best Dipping Sauce Ever

Kendra Darr, Simply Darrling
This dipping sauce is the best ever! From crackers to meatballs, this California Prune-inspired sauce is perfect for a variety of items.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Kid Friendly, Quick & Easy
Servings 12
Calories 148 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup California Prunes
  • Juice from 1 large orange
  • ¼ cup pomegranate molasses
  • ¼ cup tarragon vinegar
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¾ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add the prunes to a high powered blender.
  • Add in the liquid ingredients.
  • Blend, starting on low and working up to high.
  • If needed, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time for desired consistency.

Notes

Enjoy the Best Dipping Sauce Ever with crackers, meatballs, and more!

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0.2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword dip, sauce
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