Description
Learn how to make your very own homemade ketchup with this easy recipe. This ketchup is tangy, slightly sweet, and full of flavor, perfect for adding to burgers, fries, or any of your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients until smooth.
- Simmer: Place over medium heat, bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cool and Store: Let cool completely, then transfer to a jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the ketchup after cooking.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made refined sugar-free by using only honey or maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
