Description
This Homemade Ketchup is rich, tangy, and just sweet enough, made with 8 simple ingredients you likely already have sitting in your pantry right now. Unlike the bottled stuff, this version skips the corn syrup, artificial flavoring, and preservatives, so you get a cleaner, brighter tomato flavor with total control over the sweetness and tang! It’s a healthier, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought ketchup that’s just as easy and versatile to keep on hand.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans tomato paste
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and water, and whisk together until smooth. Then stir in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until fully combined.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes, until the ketchup has thickened to your preference. Taste and adjust sweetness, salt, or vinegar if needed.
- Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Then transfer to a clean glass jar or airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Appetizer
