Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Name: Homemade Ketchup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes; 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained; 3 Tbs. agave nectar; 1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup); 5 cloves garlic, chopped (about 5 tsp.); 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbs. apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; pinch ground allspice; Pinch ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
Puree tomatoes and red pepper in food processor until smooth.
2
Set aside.
3
Bring agave nectar to a boil in small saucepan over medium heat.
4
Simmer 5 minutes, or until syrup becomes dark amber color, swirling occasionally to brown evenly.
5
Remove from heat, and stir in onion and garlic.
6
Let stand 2 minutes, or until foaming has subsided.
7
Add tomato-pepper puree and all remaining ingredients.
8
Bring to a boil over high heat.
9
Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
10
Puree sauce in food processor or with hand-held immersion blender until smooth.
11
Cool to room temperature before serving or storing in refrigerator.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes, 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained, 3 Tbs. agave nectar, 1/2 medium onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup), and more.

Yes, Homemade Ketchup falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Homemade Ketchup

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