House Recipe Ketchup

Forget store-bought ketchup! This easy House Recipe Ketchup is made with fresh tomatoes, vinegar, and a blend of warm spices for a depth of flavor that will leave you wanting more. Not only is it delicious, but it's also completely vegetarian and free from artificial ingredients and high fructose corn syrup.
In just three easy steps, you can create a restaurant-quality ketchup that will elevate your favorite dishes. So ditch the store-bought stuff and give this homemade version a try!

Ingredients

• 4 lbs ripe tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Prep the tomatoes: In a large pot, combine the diced tomatoes, sugar, vinegar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and broken down.
2. Flavor and simmer: Add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Stir to combine and simmer for an additional 30 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened considerably.
3. Blend and strain: Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender in batches, puree the ketchup until smooth. Strain the ketchup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining pulp or seeds.