Description
Learn how to make your own flavorful homemade ketchup with this easy recipe. Customize the sweetness and spice levels to suit your taste and enjoy this condiment on your favorite dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- pinch of ground cloves
- pinch of cinnamon
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine tomato paste and water, whisk until smooth.
- Add Flavors: Stir in vinegar, sugars, salt, and all seasonings. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook and Thicken: Reduce heat, simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
- Adjust and Chill: Taste, adjust seasonings if needed. Cool, then refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Store ketchup in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
- For a smoother texture, blend after cooking.
- Adjust sweetness and spice to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
