Homemade Ketchup
A ridiculously easy and delicious recipe for homemade ketchup that ditches store-bought ingredients for pantry staples. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's perfect for weeknights or as a thoughtful gift.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Airtight container Clean glass jar with a lid recommended
- Immersion blender Optional, for smoother consistency
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 6 oz can tomato paste Plain tomato paste, not seasoned
- 0.25 cup honey or agave
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine tomato paste, honey (or agave), white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder in a medium saucepan.
- Stir well until all ingredients are combined. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ketchup thickens and becomes richer.
- Remove from heat and let the ketchup cool completely on the counter (about 1 hour), stirring a couple of times.
- Once cooled, transfer the homemade ketchup into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a smoother consistency, you can use an immersion blender on the cooled ketchup. If the ketchup becomes too thick during cooking, stir in a tablespoon of water at a time while gently reheating.