How to Make Ketchup | Homemade Ketchup 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.

Start with a 12-ounce can of tomato paste.

Add brown sugar to the tomato paste and mix well with a fork to avoid clumps.

Add a little bit of cinnamon to the mixture.

Add ground cloves to the mixture.

Add allspice to the mixture.

Scrape the sides with a spatula to mix in any stuck seasonings.

Add cayenne pepper to the mixture for spice.

Add garlic powder to the mixture.

Add onion powder to the mixture.

Add white vinegar to the mixture for acidity and preservation.

Add 1/2 cup of water to the mixture and whisk to incorporate.

If needed, add an additional 1/4 cup of water for a thinner consistency.

Transfer the ketchup into a glass jar or condiment bottle for storage.

Store in the fridge for about a month.

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