If you know me personally, you know that I like to save money!!If you don't know me personally, you've probably figured that out due to the fact that I post the cost per serving of all of my recipes.
Anyway, as I was reaching out to buy a $2.50 bottle of organic ketchup at the grocery store, I thought to myself: "I wonder if I could make this myself?!"
So, I hopped on Pinterest on my iPhone (yes, I'm that girl in the grocery store that is annoying because she appears to be texting and not paying attention and could possibly be in your way - sorry!!!) and found an acceptable recipe that I could adapt.
Turns out, it's super easy and cost-effective to make your own ketchup!
Also way healthier for you because there is no sugar!
It tastes just like regular ketchup, and lasted a month in my fridge.
I imagine it would have lasted longer, but I used it all!
Cost per serving: $0.03
Calories per serving: 7
Equipment you'll need: medium saucepan
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup distilled white vinegar
1.5 tsp salt
8-12 drops liquid stevia (adjust to desired sweetness)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1. Combine ingredients in saucepan over medium-high heat, and whisk.
2. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Stir every few minutes, and let simmer for 25 minutes, or until desired thickness is achieved. Warning: the ketchup jumps up and can cause a mess, so be cautious when lifting the lid!
3. Remove from heat, let cool, transfer to an airtight container, and refrigerate!
Hi,
We are doing a fermented ketchup and was wondering if you have ever done the fermented variety?
Mike
Hi Mike! I have not, but that sounds awesome 🙂
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Mike
And thanks for the reply also
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Could you sub honey for the stevia drops? I try to avoid any sweetener like that as I tend to react to anything other than refined sugar, honey, or maple syrup, but am trying to get away from refined sugar.
Hi Alana! I think that would work - it just might be a little bit thicker than the original recipe (which I don't think is a bad thing!) 🙂
Hi Annie: Ketchup is one of my favorite condiments, and I look forward to trying this recipe! One question: does the recipe really use tomato paste, not tomato sauce? The reason I'm asking is because tomato paste generally comes in small cans, around 6 ounces. Tomato sauce comes in 15 ounce cans (or larger). Please let me know. Thank you!
Hi Christina! You are right! Thank you so much for catching that - it is supposed to be tomato sauce. THANK YOU! I've updated it now 🙂
You’re welcome, and thanks for confirming! I look forward to trying this recipe. Have a great Labor Day weekend!
Yay! Thanks Christina, you too! ?
Hi Annie,
Just a quick question, can i use Splenda sugar blend instead of the Stevia drops, if so how much would i use? I always have Splenda in my pantry and I'm also a fixed budget. Thank you.
Hi Debi! 5 drops is equivalent to about a teaspoon of sugar - so I would start with one teaspoon of your sugar blend, and if it's not sweet enough, add another teaspoon!
I'm trying this for the first time and I've had it simmering for way over a half hour but it's not thickening. Would it help to uncover it and let him simmer to help thicken it?
Hi Kelly! So sorry I am just now seeing this. I'm not sure why it wasn't thickening! Did uncovering it help?