Homemade Ketchup {DIY Pantry Staples}
Homemade ketchup is something for your kids to dip their food into that actually counts as a veggie. With no added sugar! Plus you can tweak the recipe to suit your taste buds!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Spectrum Naturals®.
Originally published in 2013. Republished on May 24, 2016 with the addition of a video.
MY LATEST VIDEOSI have nothing to tell you about. I guess that’s what happens when you spend a week and half indoors with your kid recovering from his tonsillectomy, and then another week just trying to catch up on life, laundry, and the pursuit of blogging.
But I guess that’s OK, because today I am bringing you a recipe for homemade ketchup. Yes, plain old ketchup. No fancy flavors, without any unique twists. Just ketchup. Is there really a story I could tell you that would actually make this exciting? Doubtful, because it’s just ketchup.
On a serious note, what I said about it counting as a veggie is totally true. I mean, it’s tomato paste with spices and some vinegar. Pure, concentrated tomato. And plenty of zing, which is totally essential for ketchup, from Spectrum® Brand Organic Filtered Apple Cider Vinegar. Made from organic apples, it brings so much flavor to this simple recipe.
So while I don’t have a story, I can give you lots of pictures of homemade ketchup. And even a video to show you how to make it!!
With fries…
With Cauli-tots…
Because that is what I have been doing. Making food and taking 349,847,658,934,659 pictures of it. Sorry. Except I’m not, really. Especially now that I have this really cool video for you. Make sure you watch till the end, when I had a little fun!
Tell me your life is more exciting than mine. Please. So I can live vicariously through you.
Enjoy this Homemade Ketchup recipe!
Adapted from Fix Me a Snack
Homemade Ketchup is the perfect dip for your kids (or you) - no added sugar or funky ingredients, can be tweaked to your tastes, and it counts as a veggie!
- 6 oz tomato paste 1 small can or 3 Tablespoons
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar see Note
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
If you use less than 1/2 c cider vinegar, add water to a total of 1/2 c liquid. We like the full 1/2 c, but you may prefer it less vinegary. Recipe keeps well in the fridge, so it can easily be doubled and stored for a few weeks.
Plain ketchup just doesn’t do it for you? How about some fancy-pants homemade ketchup…
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Devour some dipping sauces from my friends too, seeing as their recipes are so delicious looking and all!
- Three 5-Minute Sauces from The Tasty Fork
- Homemade Peach Barbecue Sauce from Kiss My Smoke
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Gretchen says
I’m looking forward to trying this. I thought I had to give up ketchup due to the HFCS in it and I was bummed. Do you have a recipe for barbecue sauce using this ketchup?
Brianne Izzo says
No, but that is an awesome idea!
anita says
I make nightshade free ketchup using pumpkin puree (tomato is a nightshade vegetable). A very similar recipe.
Brianne Izzo says
Interesting! I’ll have to try that!
Marsha says
Hi, Anita…I would love to have your ketchup recipe using pumpkin purée. Please share!
Cheri Rausch says
Me too!
Sandy says
Oh, now I see you did make your own tots…which look fabulous. Good job!
Brianne Izzo says
Yep, we love our cauli-tots!
Sandy says
I thought it interesting you take the time to make your own healthier ketchup, but yet showed a picture of it with processed tater tots.
Rachel says
Maybe you should actually read the blog and then you would know that they are homemade cauliflower tots 🙂
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
Thanks, Rachel. 😉
Davida Burns says
What about the ingredients in the tomato paste?
Brianne Izzo says
Most tomato pastes are just tomatoes,sometimes a little citric acid.
mom of six says
Yep, just went and looked at the can of tomato paste with the same question. Tomato puree and citric acid.
Anita Breeze says
Well, thank you so much for providing a recipe like this! I’m thinking this could jazz up a low carb or Keto meatloaf. I would love to use this in an upcoming post, giving you credit and linking back?
Brianne Izzo says
Yes, feel free to link back to my recipe! My friend’s daughter is on the keto diet.
Kathy says
Wow! I am so excited to find this. With all the high fructose corn syrup issues in ketchup these days I’ve been on the lookout for a possible homemade version to try. This looks perfect and so easy! I’d love to have you link this to Titus 2 Tuesday this week on Cornerstone Confessions.. I hope to see you there.
Vanessa says
Love it! I’ve been wanting to make my own ketchup for a while now. Thanks!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks!!
Jessica @ Floptimism says
Ketchup….without sugar. Not just without HFCS, but actually without any sweeteners at all. This is amazing! I actually featured this post on my blog’s Weekend Wrap-Up today, and wanted to let you know in case you wanted to stop by and check it out (link below). Thanks for this fantastic recipe, and enjoy your weekend!
http://www.floptimism.com/2013/10/weekend-wrap-up-self-love.html
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks so much! I actually find that the tomato paste brings enough sweetness naturally!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
I love that graphic–so cute! Homemade ketchup is totally my thing. I make big batches and keep them in the freezer. 🙂 And you’re right, it is way healthier than the store-bought version!
Brianne Izzo says
That is a great idea to freeze it! I usually make one batch at a time, since it just takes minutes.
Jen@The Fit Housewife says
This looks great! I love that there is no adde sugar since ketchup from the store has so much sugar and salt in it! I’ll be adding this to my “must make” list 🙂
Brianne Izzo says
Give it a try! So easy, and you can tweak it just how you like it.
Melissa {Persnickety Plates} says
I love your ketchup pictures. & I never understood who would want purple or green ketchup either. Or peanut butter & jelly in the same jar. Or yogurt from a tube. Ha, random things that gross me out.
Brianne Izzo says
LOL, yeah, I never got into that PB&J either. Maybe because I like more peanut butter than jelly 🙂
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
This looks amazing Brianne!! Love it!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Lauren!
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
I love these pics Brianne! Awesome, such pretty ketchup! This has been on my to-try list for awhile and it needs to happen soon!!
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Kayle! I know there are other recipes that are more involved, but I like the simplicity of this.
Renee says
Love this! I’ve always wanted to make my own ketchup.
Brianne Izzo says
Thanks Renee. I’ve seen versions that you need to cook, but I like that I can mix this up right before dinner and be good to go.
Carmela says
Wonderful solution to never being able to find it without sugar added. Thank you
Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
I hope you enjoy the homemade ketchup recipe, Carmela!