🍅 How to Make & Can Homemade Ketchup | Garden Fresh Tomato Recipe 🍅

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

White vinegar is more commonly available.

allspice

🥗Healthier: cinnamon

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cinnamon can provide a similar warmth.

mustard powder

🥗Healthier: prepared mustard

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric is a more affordable option.

Pick San Marzano tomatoes from the garden.

Wash the tomatoes in the kitchen.

Trim the tomatoes and place them in a big stainless steel pot.

Place the pot on the stove and turn on the heat.

Use a heat diffuser under the pot to prevent burning.

Simmer the tomatoes for about 2 hours until they cook down.

Run the cooked tomatoes through a food mill to remove skins and seeds.

Collect the pureed tomato mixture in a bowl.

Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, mustard powder, and paprika to the pureed tomatoes.

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Remove from heat and let cool before canning.

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