Homemade Ketchup
Description: 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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.