Description
This easy homemade ketchup is tangy, slightly sweet, and packed with rich tomato flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it is a healthier and delicious alternative to store-bought ketchup.
Ingredients
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add tomato paste, water, apple cider vinegar, and honey to a saucepan and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, paprika, and cinnamon.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
- Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors are combined.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired.
- For a smoother ketchup, blend briefly before storing.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- This ketchup works well as a dip, burger topping, or meatloaf glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
