Heart-Healthy Homemade Ketchup

Transform your condiments with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Ketchup, an all-natural alternative brimming with rich, tangy flavor—without the added sugars and preservatives of store-bought varieties. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this recipe also incorporates warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cloves for a subtle depth of flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a simple stovetop simmer, this customizable recipe delivers a velvety ketchup that’s lower in sodium and perfect for clean eating. Whether you're dipping, spreading, or topping, this gluten-free and heart-conscious condiment is sure to elevate your meals while supporting a healthier lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1 cup apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cup water
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and water. Stir until the tomato paste is fully dissolved in the liquids.

Step 2

Add the honey, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.

Step 3

Heat the mixture over medium heat. Stir constantly until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 4

Once the mixture begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low.

Step 5

Simmer the ketchup for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will allow the flavors to blend and the mixture to thicken.

Step 6

Taste the ketchup and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may want to add a little more honey or spices, depending on personal preference.

Step 7

Once the desired consistency is reached, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 8

Transfer the ketchup to a sterilized glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 9

Allow the ketchup to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating. Use within 3 weeks for optimal freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	605.9 grams (605.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	424

Total Fat 1.70g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1306mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 93.80g	34%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 73.50g
Protein 9.50g	19%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 132mg	10%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 2030mg	43%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.6%

Protein: 8.9%

Carbs: 87.6%