How To Make Ketchup
How To Make Ketchup
You can use pantry staples to make your own ketchup at home -- it's surprisingly easy to do. The best part is you can adjust the seasonings to your liking, even adding some heat via cayenne or curry powder!
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
1
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 ounce tomato paste
- 1/2 cup honey, light corn syrup, or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or curry powder (optional)
Directions
- Step 1: In a medium pot over medium heat, add all ingredients.
- Step 2: Whisk together until smooth until mixture comes to a boil. If ketchup is too thick, add more water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Step 3: Once the ketchup is boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, paying special attention to bottom and sides of the pot.
- Step 4: Remove ketchup from heat, cover and cool.
- Step 5: Chill ketchup in the refrigerator and use on fries, hamburgers, eggs or whatever you desire! Ketchup will keep for 1 month.