Ingredients

　　1 cup sugar

　　1/2 cup white vinegar

　　1/2 cup, plus 1 tablespoon water

　　1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper

　　1 tablespoon chopped pimentos

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　2 teaspoons cornstarch

　　1 teaspoon paprika

　　In a saucepan combine the sugar, vinegar, the 1/2 cup of water, bell pepper, pimento, and salt; simmer for 5 minutes. Stir together the cornstarch and the remaining 1 tablespoon water. Add this to the vinegar mixture; remove the pan from the heat and stir until thick. Add the paprika and let cool completely. Serve with fried shrimp, fried chicken bites, or pork bites.

　　Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics