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    Home » Condiments » How to Make Ketchup

    Published: Apr 28, 2020 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Erin · This post may contain affiliate links

    How to Make Ketchup

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    This quick and easy from-scratch ketchup recipe is healthier than almost all store bought versions, with real ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup. 

    jar of homemade ketchup with spoon on brown parchment paper with distressed white wooden background

    how do you make ketchup from scratch?

    Making homemade ketchup is almost easier than going to the store for it in most cases. Chances are you have all the ingredients needed to make it already stocked in your pantry. From start to finish, you can make this in less than 10 minutes.

    small sauce pan with ingredients for making homemade ketchup before stirring

    Empty all of the ingredients into a small saucepan. No need to separate anything here. You'll need tomato paste, sugar, apple cider vinegar, onion and garlic powders, allspice, salt and pepper. That's it!

    For the quick and easy pantry ingredient version, read on.

    Simmer those above mentioned ingredients in a small saucepan on medium heat while stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and whisk in a couple tablespoons of water to thin it out.

    sauce pan of finished homemade ketchup with wooden spoon

    storing the homemade ketchup

    Store the finished homemade ketchup in the refrigerator for up to one month. You can also make large batches of this to divide between smaller jars (great for gifts or to bring to barbecues!) and water bath can them, since the acidity makes it safe for water bath canning. Canned homemade tomato ketchup can be kept in the pantry prior to opening for years.

    Try delicious homemade ketchup with crispy, salty drive through style Homemade French Fries, or if you are a sweet and salty kind of person, go for these Extra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries.

    Love Fry Sauce? You cannot get more delicious than making your own Homemade Fry Sauce! Combine ½ cup Homemade Ketchup with 1 cup of recipe for Homemade Mayonnaise. If you like it a little chunky add a tablespoon of minced pickles, relish, or capers, and 1 teaspoon mustard. Serve with all of the french fries.

    Easy Homemade Ketchup

    Quick and easy homemade ketchup in under 10 minutes, is so delicious, you'll never go back to store bought!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 18kcal
    Author: Erin
    Cost: $0.90

    Ingredients

    • 6 oz tomato paste
    • ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar can substitute white vinegar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper can substitute black
    • 2 tablespoon water

    Instructions

    • Whisk all ingredients but water (6 oz tomato paste, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar, ¼ cup sugar, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon white pepper) into a small saucepan and simmer on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
    • Remove from heat, whisk in 2 tablespoons of water to thin out the consistency.
    • Cool, and store covered, in the refrigerator for up to one month.

    Notes

    • Can substitute white vinegar for apple cider vinegar
    • Can substitute black pepper for white ground pepper

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sabine says

      November 02, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love the recipe! It is easy, fast and tasty.

      Reply
      • Erin says

        November 02, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        Thank you Sabine, I'm glad you like it!

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