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A composed shot of homemade ketchup in a small white bowl with a spoon sticking out, more ketchup in the background.

Homemade Ketchup

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Easy ketchup recipe using pantry-friendly ingredients that's ready in 5 minutes!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword 5 minute recipe, easy ketchup recipe, homemade ketchup, ketchup, plant based basics, plant based essentials, vegan basics, vegan essentials
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 22
Calories 24.6
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 oz canned tomato paste or two 5.5 oz cans
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup water add extra if needed
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Whisk until completely combined, adding more water as desired to get your desired ketchup consistency. 
  • Taste the ketchup and adjust salt and sweetness as desired.
  • Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge for up to 7 days. 

Notes

  • Is your ketchup turning out too thick? Add extra water until you reach the right consistency.
  • Too watery? Let the mixture cook for a little while to reduce water content.
  • Customize the balance of flavors by adjusting the amount of maple syrup and vinegar.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne if you like a spicy kick!
  • Serve as you would store-bought ketchup. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 24.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 228.8mg | Potassium: 172.6mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 4.1g | Vitamin A: 258.2IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 10.7mg | Iron: 0.5mg