Homemade Ketchup

Healthy homemade ketchup recipe made with fresh tomatoes and vinegar, perfect for hot dogs and fries.

Course Homemade Staple

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword apple cider vinegar, easy homemade ketchup recipe, fresh tomatoes, homemade, homemade ketchup, homemade staples, ketchup, tomato, tomato sauce

Dietary Needs Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 30

Servings tbsp

Calories 40kcal

Author Stephanie Lynch

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp celery seed
1/4 tsp ground mustard powder
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Peel and core the tomatoes
Cook gently until the ingredients are broken down, about 1 hour, stirring often
Over medium heat, combine cooked tomatoes with the tomato puree, apple cider, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seed, mustard powder, ground cloves, salt, and a bit of black pepper
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to low and simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes
Use an immersion blender or food processor to achieve a velvety texture
Pass through a fine food mill or strainer to remove any seeds or bits, yielding a really polished final product
Let the ketchup cool completely, then transfer it into airtight containers or glass bottles

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