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Homemade Ketchup

Sweet ketchup, perfect for kids.
Prep Time 5 hours
Cook Time 2 days 12 hours
Author Kelley @ Miss Information Blog

Ingredient List

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 4 teaspoons chopped or minced garlic
  • 3 28 oz cans tomatoes drained
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 4-5 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Directions

  1. Put the olive oil and onions in a large pot over medium heat and cook until translucent about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in the Canned Tomatoes and the next 9 ingredients (all of the spices) and simmer for 30 minutes, stir occasionally.
  4. Put in your blender or use and immersion blender to puree fully.
  5. Return to the pot and add the honey, brown sugar and vinegars.
  6. Simmer to thicken, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Taste and add salt, sugar or spice to your liking.

Recipe Notes

Items that are hot will expand in a blender only fill your blender a third of the way to half way to puree.

Adapted from The Homemade Pantry