The Ultimate Homemade Ketchup Recipe That’ll Make You Forget Store-Bought!
This easy homemade ketchup recipe is packed with fresh flavors and is the perfect substitute for store-bought condiments. With simple ingredients like tomatoes, honey, and spices, you can create your own ketchup in no time!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes or 3 cups fresh tomatoes
- ¼ cup vinegar
- ¼ cup honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Blend the whole tomatoes until smooth.
- Strain the blended tomatoes into a saucepan and add all the spices and seasonings.
- Stir well and simmer over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, until it thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Let it cool completely.
- Pour into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 weeks, or freeze for up to 6 months.
Notes
- For a sweeter ketchup, use maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey.
- You can adjust the spices to your liking, adding more or less based on your flavor preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg