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Homemade Ketchup

  • Author: Cookie and Kate
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup
  • Diet: Vegan

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Make your own ketchup with this easy recipe made from pantry ingredients! It offers classic ketchup flavor with a thick texture, perfect for dunking. Recipe yields just over 1 cup.

ketchup recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces tomato paste 
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt 
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (not granules)
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Finely ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons runny balsamic vinegar or white balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup water, more if needed

Instructions

  1. Place the tomato paste in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup or glass jar. Add the salt, garlic powder, mustard powder (if using), cinnamon, and about 5 twists of black pepper. Use a small whisk to stir the ingredients together until they’re evenly combined. 
  2. Add the vinegar, and whisk until combined. Add the water, and whisk again until you have a smooth, even mixture. Season to taste with additional pepper, if desired. If you’d prefer a thinner ketchup, add more water by the teaspoon until you reach your desired consistency. 
  3. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour before serving. This homemade ketchup will keep in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

Nutrition

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