EASY HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP RECIPE

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has a milder flavor and potential health benefits, while white vinegar is usually cheaper.

Start with 16 small tomatoes (or 8 large tomatoes).

De-seed the tomatoes.

Optionally peel the skin off the tomatoes by soaking them in hot water.

Transfer the tomatoes into a saucepan and add a little water.

Cook the tomatoes for 15 to 20 minutes until very soft, ensuring some moisture remains.

Transfer the cooked tomatoes to a blender and add a little onion, ginger, and garlic.

Blend until very smooth.

Mix 1 tablespoon of corn starch with water to create a thickener.

Strain the blended tomato mixture to remove any particles, ensuring it is smooth and glossy.

Return the strained mixture to the saucepan and add the corn starch mixture.

Add red chilies for spice, 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar to taste, and vinegar for preservation.

Cook the mixture on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Once the ketchup reaches the desired consistency, transfer it to a bowl to cool before bottling.

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