Homemade Organic Ketchup

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Organic Ketchup.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious homemade ketchup, grab a large soup pot and toss in the diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, unsweetened apple juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat.

2. Step 2

   Set the pot over medium heat and bring everything to a lively boil.

3. Step 3

   Once it’s bubbling away, it’s time to add some aromatic magic.

4. Step 4

   Take a bay leaf, a few whole cloves, a sprinkle of celery seed, and some black peppercorns, and bundle them up in a spice bag or wrap them in cheesecloth.

5. Step 5

   Drop this fragrant bundle into the pot and let the flavors mingle.

6. Step 6

   Keep the mixture boiling, stirring often, until it reduces by half—this should take about 30 to 40 minutes, so feel free to enjoy the delightful aroma wafting through your kitchen.

7. Step 7

   When the ketchup has thickened beautifully, carefully fish out the spice bag and discard it.

8. Step 8

   Now, stir in some fresh lemon juice for a zesty kick and let the mixture boil for another 10 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Once that’s done, take the pot off the heat and let your ketchup cool slightly.

10. Step 10

    When it’s just warm, transfer it to a container with a lid and pop it in the fridge.

11. Step 11

    Your homemade ketchup will be ready to enjoy in about a week, but if you want to keep it longer, feel free to freeze it for future deliciousness.

12. Step 12

    Enjoy your culinary creation!.