If you want to thicken any sauces, gravy, and pie fillings to some extent, you can prefer adding cornstarch. Otherwise adding flour can also do justice to your baking recipes. In order to make sauces thick and still delicious, add some cornstarch with cold water and mix it to form a slurry. It’s essential to use some alternatives to complete the recipe. The main objective is to bring out the taste and make the recipe delicious and chewy.