How to Make Ketchup

Some people prefer the taste of homemade ketchup rather than store-bought stuff. We like both because they are quite different. Here is a really delicious recipe to make your own homemade ketchup. This version has a nice brown sugar sweetness and it goes well with just about everything. It’s quite simple to follow so give this ketchup recipe a whirl.

Things you will need:

1  28 ounce can of whole tomatoes in thick puree’

1 medium onion chopped

1 tablespoon of oil (vegetable)

1 tablespoon of tomato paste

2/3 of a cup of dark brown sugar

1/2 cup of white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon of salt and black pepper

1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and cayenne pepper

How to make:

Pour tomatoes and puree into blender and puree till smooth

Heat your pan and add vegetable oil and cook your onions until softened (about 8 minutes)

Add all your ingredients to your onions and cook over moderate heat until it thickens (about an hour)

Pour mixture back into your blender and blend until smooth

Cool and serve!

You have the option to add other spices or fruit or jalapeno to this recipe. Get creative and use this as a base and add your own favorite ingredients! We’re moving fast so ketchup!