Easy Homemade Ketchup

Prep 5 mins
cook 5 mins
total 10 mins
yield 2 cups

A natural and simple homemade ketchup recipe that kids love.

Ingredients

1 kg of organic tomato
1/2 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar (ACV will leave a faint apple taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 TBSP onion powder
2 TBSP honey or cane sugar, or about 1/2 tsp stevia powder/tincture
2 TBSP molasses
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp dry mustard
a pinch of each of the following (to taste): cinnamon, cloves, allspice, cayenne
1 cup of water
Optional: 1 tsp powdered chia seeds for thickness

Instructions

Process chia seeds, if using, in a blender or food processor on high speed for 30 seconds or until finely powdered.
Add tomatoes, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, honey, molasses, salt, dry mustard, and spices to blender or food processor.
Add water and blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes.
Put in air-tight quart jar and leave in fridge to let flavors meld overnight (or at least two hours).
Use as you would the GMO high fructose cornsyrup regular ketchup.