Homemade Ketchup
Making your own ketchup allows you to control the sodium and sugar content, while you create something even more delicious! Follow the proper canning procedure to keep this ketchup on hand at all times.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, optional
- 1 (115 g) medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 pounds (1.3 kg) tomatoes, halved
- ¾ cup (100 g) dates
- ¼ cup (60 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
- Place tomatoes into the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Select Variable 7. Pulse 5 to 6 times, or until tomatoes are roughly chopped, using the tamper to press the tomatoes toward the blades.
- In a large saucepan with a heavy bottom, add the olive oil and heat over medium low heat. Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes (including all juice and seeds), dates, vinegar, salt, dry mustard, celery salt, garlic powder, ground cloves, and ground allspice to the onions. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool for 20 minutes, then place into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
- Blend for 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 1 serving (38 g) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 35 |
| Total Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 125 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
Homemade Ketchup is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Pumpkin2 from
Easy and local
This is a very simple recipe that is easy to follow. We were looking for a recipe as Heinz moved their processing plant-this allows us to support our local tomatoe growers. I freeze it in jars and it thaws well in the fridge. It is very thick-I would prefer adding some salt, but my husband likes it without additional salt, so it is healthier.
Date published: 2017-05-21
Rated 5 out of
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KitchenIdiot from
Loved it and Quite Easy!!!
The recipe says it is difficult but it was hardly difficult at all. I will try it again with more dark brown sugar and a reduced amount of spices......the tomatoes I have are very flavorful and don't need a lot of spices. Vitamix made it quite simple. Thank you
Date published: 2019-08-02
Rated 4 out of
5
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Julie1026 from
First use of my Vitamixer
Easy recipe. I
Ways wanted to make my own. It’s tasty, I put some in a jar and freezing the rest.
Date published: 2020-05-19
Rated 3 out of
5
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Wanderer from
How long will it keep
If you don’t have the canning capabilities, how long will it keep in the fridge?
Date published: 2019-12-23
Rated 5 out of
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Chau from
Easy and Fresh
Easy and fresh homemade stuff. Thank you for the recipe!
Date published: 2020-07-22
Rated 4 out of
5
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ydimples from
Looking forward to this!
I like the ingredients list and look forward to making this! What is the proper canning procedure?
Date published: 2021-06-10
Rated 4 out of
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Thewave from
Initial tasing is good
The taste between a marinara and ketchup after getting it made up. Gonna let it sit for a day and taste it again. Someone else mentioned brown sugar and I think that might be a better addition to get that earthy flavor from more traditional ketchup. Very easy and simple to make. Plan to freeze it. I think it will make a nice dipping sauce.
Date published: 2021-07-09
Rated 4 out of
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BLMI from
Vitamix Homemade Ketchup
Great and easy recipe when you want a yummy ketchup without questionable ingredients.
Using the Vitamix makes it all a breeze.
Date published: 2021-07-23
