Homemade Catsup

Elevate your condiment game with this irresistibly rich and flavorful homemade catsup recipe! Made with simple pantry staples like tomato paste, white vinegar, and a touch of honey, it delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and slightly spiced notes. Highlighted by warm hints of cinnamon, cloves, and allspice, this DIY ketchup offers a fresher and healthier alternative to store-bought options, with no artificial additives. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy to whip up and customize—add a dash of cayenne for a spicy kick! Perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling, this versatile condiment will quickly become a household favorite. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 weeks and enjoy bursts of bold, homemade flavor with every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Tomato paste
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup White vinegar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine tomato paste and water. Mix until smooth and well-blended.

Step 2

Add white vinegar, brown sugar, and honey to the saucepan. Stir to combine evenly.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring frequently.

Step 5

Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid, leaving a slight gap for ventilation.

Step 6

Allow the mixture to cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste the catsup and adjust seasoning (salt, sugar, or spice level) as needed.

Step 8

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the catsup to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Step 9

Blend the mixture using an immersion blender or regular blender to achieve a smooth consistency, if desired.

Step 10

Transfer the catsup to clean, airtight jars or bottles. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	943.3 grams (943.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	738

Total Fat 1.80g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.50g	3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2598mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 173.20g	63%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 146.30g
Protein 15.30g	31%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 233mg	18%
Iron 11mg	63%
Potassium 3779mg	80%

*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: 2.1%

Protein: 7.9%

Carbs: 90.0%