Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened apple juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce (or more to taste)

1 tablespoon rice vinegar or cider vinegar

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root

1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)

1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water

Preparation

In a small non-reactive saucepan, combine the apple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and the sugar, if using, and bring to a boil. Stir the dissolved cornstarch into the boiling sauce. Reduce the heat and stir for about 1 minute, until the sauce thickens and becomes clear. Serve hot.