Homemade Ketchup

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4.7

167 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    22 servings

  • Calories

    206 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Homemade Ketchup

Homemade Ketchup combines tomato paste with honey, vinegar, water, sugar, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder simmered into a smooth sauce. The balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes creates a familiar ketchup flavor made from pantry staples. This version is quick to prepare and can be stored refrigerated for over a week.

Description

This Homemade Ketchup recipe transforms canned tomato paste into a flavorful condiment by simmering it with honey for sweetness, white vinegar for acidity, and seasonings like onion and garlic powder. Sugar and salt balance the flavors, while water adjusts the consistency. Simmering concentrates flavors and melds all ingredients into a smooth sauce with a familiar tang and mild sweetness.

The ketchup achieves a thick texture suitable for dipping or as a sauce base. It can be served as a substitute for store-bought ketchup with the advantages of controlling ingredients and sweetness level. The simple ingredient list makes it accessible and easy to have on hand.

After cooking, it is important to cool and refrigerate the ketchup in a covered container. It keeps well for at least seven days. Honey can be substituted with agave if preferred, adjusting sweetness according to taste.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 6 oz tomato paste canned
  • 1/4 cup honey (or agave)
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat; whisk until smooth.
  2. When it comes to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Remove from heat and cover until cool.
  4. Chill and store refrigerated in a covered container.

Notes

  • Store homemade ketchup refrigerated in a covered container; it keeps for at least seven days.
  • Honey can be substituted with agave syrup to adjust sweetness.
  • Simmer gently and stir often to prevent sticking and ensure smooth texture.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tablespoon Calories 20.6kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 5.4g (2%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Sodium 140.7mg (6%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 4.7g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tablespoon
Calories 20.6kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 5.4g 2%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Sodium 140.7mg 6%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 4.7g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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