Homemade Ketchup
Ketchup is more than just a condiment; it’s a beloved staple that elevates every meal with its tangy sweetness. This easy homemade ketchup recipe allows you to customize flavors and control ingredients, ensuring freshness in every bite. Perfect for dipping, drizzling, or slathering, your homemade ketchup will be the star of any gathering, leaving guests begging for more. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a vibrant and delicious sauce that enhances everything from burgers to fries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, quartered
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and quartering the tomatoes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onions in oil until translucent (about 3-4 minutes). Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Add brown sugar and apple cider vinegar; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Let cool completely before transferring to jars or bottles for storage in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg