Easy Homemade Ketchup (Naturally Sweetened!)

Easy Homemade Ketchup (Naturally Sweetened!)

from minimalistbaker.com
70 min

Easy, homemade ketchup made in 1 pot with simple ingredients! Naturally sweetened, tangy, and bright with tomato flavor! Perfect for burgers, fries, and beyond!

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) can tomato purée or crushed tomatoes (make sure the only ingredient is tomatoes!)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 pinch allspice

Directions

  1. 1

    If using crushed tomatoes and you want very smooth ketchup, place all ingredients in a small blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Otherwise, proceed to step 2.

  2. 2

    Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir until well combined, then turn the heat on medium low. Stir gently until everything comes to a light simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

  3. 3

    Let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until slightly reduced and darkened in color, stirring every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking.

  4. 4

    Once reduced, use a teaspoon to remove a spoonful from the saucepan, and let it cool on the counter — you want to taste it cooled for accurate adjustment! Taste and adjust if desired, adding salt to taste, more vinegar (1 Tbsp at a time) for tang, more maple syrup for sweetness, or more onion powder for more savory notes.

  5. 5

    Enjoy with French fries, vegan burgers, breakfast sausage, and beyond! Will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months (frozen into ice cube molds).