Homemade ketchup in just 5 minutes - Super easy to make, rich in flavour and definitely healthier than the store-bought version.
Ketchup recipe (slow-cook version)
Total time: about 1 hour
Ingredients
- 2lb (800gr) Plum canned Tomatoes, pureed
- 1 Onion, medium and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin Olive Oil
- 3 oz (80gr) brown sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 fl oz (120ml) white vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp Black Pepper powder
- grated nutmeg and chilli flakes to taste
Heat a large saucepan with extra virgin olive oil over medium heat, add chopped onion and sautée until translucent.
Then pour in the pureed tomatoes
Add brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, cinnamon, black pepper and salt to taste, and mix well.
Cook for about 40 minutes on very low heat, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
Once it's ready, you can add nutmeg and spicy red pepper flakes according to your taste, to give your sauce a little bit of heat.
Then, simply blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Pour your tomato ketchup into sterilized bottles, then seal tightly and place in the fridge until needed.
No-cook quick ketchup recipe
If you're looking for a super quick alternative, go for the no-cook route, which calls for tomato paste and a little water instead of canned tomatoes.
I use this method every time I'm in a rush, it's a bit mild in flavour but still delicious and still better than the store-bought version
How long does it keep in the fridge?
