Description
This Homemade Ketchup recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients and tastes much better than store-bought! Sweet, tangy, and perfectly spiced, it’s the ideal condiment for fries, burgers, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or maple syrup for a healthier option)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional for a spicier kick)
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for a smoky flavor)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, water, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Add the onion powder, garlic powder, allspice, cloves (if using), and smoked paprika. Stir again to blend the spices into the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the ketchup thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste the ketchup and adjust seasoning if needed. If you like it sweeter, add more sugar; if you prefer more tang, add a little extra vinegar.
- Allow the ketchup to cool completely before transferring it to a bottle or jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 weeks.
Notes
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can use an immersion blender to blend the ketchup until smooth.
- For a more traditional ketchup flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or ground mustard.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess to your liking by tweaking the sugar and vinegar quantities.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g