This version is a delectable combination of slightly sweet and sightly tangy, with just the right amount of spice in a give me more kind of way. This American classic dip or spread is the best thing to serve along with Air Fryer Hamburgers, Crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Fried Chicken and juicy Venison Burgers and other family favorites.
Why Make This Recipe
It is easy to make from scratch so you know exactly what is in it, with less sugar than store bought ketchup.It is a great way to use up an abundance of fresh tomatoes in the summer or fall.You can vary the spices to your family’s taste and needs.Whip up a big batch and refrigerate or freeze for later!Dietary – suitable for vegan and gluten free diets.
Ketchup Ingredients Notes
Tomatoes – use your favorite fresh tomatoes. The sweeter the better. But this is also great for using up tomatoes just about past their prime.Sugar – I used golden caster sugar to sweeten the tomato ketchup but you can use bronw sugar or white sugar too.Vinegar – Adds sharpness. Although I prefer red wine vinegar, you can use apple cider vinegar too.Ginger – Adds a little hint of spice. I used fresh ginger but feel free to use store bought puree ginger.Garlic – use fresh minced garlic, store bought minced garlic or garlic powder.Spices – this gets it flavour form the simple combination of ground cinnamon, smoked paprika, allspice, ground coriander and cloves. Vary the amount you put in to your taste.Salt – Use your favorite sea salt to complete this.
How To Make Homemade Ketchup
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Mix together all the ingredients into a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, bring to the boil and reduce to a dimmer for 30 minutes.Switch off the heat, let cool for a few minutes and puree using a immersion blender or table top blender.Strain ketchup, to remove the seeds.Returned sieved ketchup back into the sauce pan and simmer for another 30 minutes or until thickened to your taste.Let cool, decant and serve or store till needed.
Recipe Tips And Variations
Please do blend the ketchup up carefully, so that you don’t get splattered with hot liquid.If doing a large amount and using a blender, then blend carefully in batches.Add heat – toss in some red pepper flakes or chipotle for some heat.Vary spices – add onion powder, cumin or curry powder for extra flavors.
Storage
Store – Stored in a glass container in the refrigerator for up to 2 week. Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze these;Pour the cooled ketchup into ice cube trays. Allow To freeze, then remove form the ice cube tray and freeze in air tight ziplock bags.
FAQs
Serving Suggestions
Juicy Air Fryer Burgers and easy Venison Burgers.Serve alongside some Crispy Air Fryer Fish Fillets from frozen and Air Fryer Fish Sticks.It goes great with Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Waffle Fries.
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