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How to Make Ketchup

This easy recipe for homemade ketchup is one your family will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, southern
Keyword: How to Make Ketchup
Author: Judy Yeager

Ingredients

  • 1 6 ounce can tomato paste (you can use homemade tomato paste, too)
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch cayenne or can use black pepper

Instructions

  • Whisk together the ingredients and bring to a boil in a saucepan on top of the stove.
  • Turn down and simmer for 15 minutes stirring a couple times during the process.
  • Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

You can use 1/2 cup corn syrup in place of the honey to make this ketchup. You can also add a pinch of ground cloves, ground allspice or cinnamon to this recipe if you want it more spicy.