Homemade Ketchup

Ingredients

Tomatoes

2 pounds, chopped

Onion

1 medium, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup

Brown sugar

1/4 cup

Salt

1 teaspoon

Ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon

Ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon

Ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, and minced garlic.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes break down.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
4. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the mixture until smooth and velvety.
5. Return the pureed mixture to the saucepan and add the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, and ground ginger.
6. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat and cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more salt or sugar based on your preference.
8. Once cooled, transfer the homemade ketchup to sterilized jars or bottles and refrigerate until ready to use.