Homemade Ketchup
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
25 mins
-
Servings
2 Cups
-
Calories
200 kcal
-
Course
Condiments
-
Cuisine
American
Homemade Ketchup
Description
Homemade Ketchup starts with canned tomato paste and tomato sauce enhanced by a combination of light brown sugar and granulated sugar balanced by apple cider vinegar. Seasonings include salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, with optional cinnamon and crushed red pepper for subtle warm and heat notes. Simmering the mixture thickens the sauce and harmonizes the flavors.
The result is a smooth, richly flavored ketchup adaptable for dipping, sandwiches, and cooking. Sweetness and spice levels can be adjusted during preparation to suit dietary needs or taste preferences.
Stored in the refrigerator in a glass container, this ketchup retains freshness for about two weeks. For longer storage, freezing in ice cube trays allows easy portioning and thawing for later use.
Ingredients
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2/3 cup water
- 3/4 tsp salt , or more, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper or more, to taste, freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- ground cinnamon , dash
- crushed red pepper optional, or hot sauce, dash
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
- Store in a glass pint jar or other glass container with a lid, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Sweeteners and spices can be adjusted, to taste.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 2 cups (1 pint) of ketchup.
- Tomato paste can be homemade for freshness if preferred.
- Sugars may be substituted with honey, Stevia, Splenda, or Agave, which will affect the flavor profile.
- Using fresh tomatoes requires a different recipe and method for canning.
- Refrigerate in an airtight glass container and use within 2 weeks.
- For freezing, portion into ice cube trays then transfer frozen cubes into freezer bags for convenient thawing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2091mg | 87% |
| Potassium | 1255mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 1789IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
