How to Make KETCHUP - Easy Recipe and Better than Store Bought - Steph’s Stove

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being healthier.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without additives.

Start by opening 2 cans of tomato paste and scraping it out into a medium small saucepan.

Add 1/4 cup of maple syrup to the saucepan.

Pour in 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the mixture.

Measure and add 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder into the saucepan.

Turn the stove to medium-high heat and whisk all the ingredients together until combined.

Bring the mixture to a low boil while stirring constantly.

Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and set a timer for 10 minutes, stirring often during this time.

After 10 minutes, turn off the stove and taste the ketchup, adjusting sweetness with an optional 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of brown sugar if desired.

Let the ketchup cool for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Transfer the ketchup into a pint-sized mason jar using a funnel.

Wipe the edge of the jar to remove any residue before sealing.

Label the jar with the date and store it in the refrigerator for at least 6 months.

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