House Ketchup

Elevate your condiment game with this homemade house ketchup recipe—a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and subtly spiced flavors! Made with simple pantry staples like tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, this quick recipe is ready in just 20 minutes and offers a customizable twist to the classic ketchup you love. Seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and warm spices like paprika, allspice, and cloves, this homemade ketchup delivers a rich, complex flavor that surpasses store-bought varieties. Want a bit of heat? Add a dash of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick. Ideal for burgers, fries, and grilled favorites, this DIY ketchup is sure to become a household staple. With no preservatives, it’s fresh, wholesome, and ready to complement your favorite dishes!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 2

Add the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, ground allspice, ground cloves, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir until the spices are evenly incorporated.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the ketchup simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking or burning. This will allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.

Step 5

Taste the ketchup and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, sugar, or vinegar to reach your preferred flavor balance.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the ketchup cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Transfer the cooled ketchup to a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate. The ketchup will thicken further as it chills.

Step 8

Enjoy your house ketchup within 2-3 weeks on your favorite dishes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	395.6 grams (395.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	316

Total Fat 1.00g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2481mg	108%
Total Carbohydrate 71.70g	26%
Dietary Fiber 7.80g	28%
Total Sugars 56.50g
Protein 7.80g	16%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115mg	9%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1907mg	41%

*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: 2.8%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 87.7%