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Homemade Ketchup From Fresh Tomatoes

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 Catsup or Ketchup? We may debate it until the end of time. At least we can agree that making it from scratch is delicious, easy, and worth it, right?

fresh garden tomatoes with homemade ketchup in a jar

 

Whether you love it on your fries, or using it as a base for any number of salad dressing (or fry sauce. gotta have my fry sauce when I munch on some tots!), Ketchup is a staple condiment in all of our lives. When you think about all the ketchup we are eating it sort of makes you wonder why we are buying it by the bottle instead of just making it ourselves. Well, wonder no more!

Whether you want a super fresh version of ketchup to impress your bbq guests with or a quick version that is still better for your family than anything you’ll find in the store, I’ve got your back. I love these two simple homemade ketchup recipes so much, and I promise, you will too!

Homemade Ketchup from Fresh Tomatoes

What I love about this recipe is that you can use it with garden tomatoes! This not only saves you money, but there is something special about making something with homegrown produce. Plus, making homemade ketchup from fresh tomatoes only adds an extra step or two. So worth it!

measuring tools, ingredients and fresh tomatoes

 

cutting fresh tomatoes on cutting board

 

adding salt to pot with chopped tomatoes

All you need to do is add all ingredients into a large pot.

adding garlic to pot with chopped tomatoes

Then simmer for 30-40 minutes. The longer it cooks, the more flavorful your ketchup will be.

Then let it cool and blend in a blender or food processor until all ingredients mesh together. Easy peasy!

homemade ketchup from fresh tomatoes in a jar

You can keep this homemade ketchup in your fridge up to 2 weeks, enjoying it with anything and everything your heart desires. Or you can freeze it for up to 3 months (just thaw in the fridge and use when you need it).

homemade ketchup from fresh tomatoes in a jar

Homemade Ketchup from Fresh Tomatoes

A perfect way to use up all those fresh from the garden tomatoes!
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Course: condiment, homemade diy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade ketchup from fresh tomatoes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 15kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients for Fresh Tomato Ketchup:

  • 3 pounds ripe fresh tomatoes ,roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
  • 1/4 cup onion ,diced (or 1 tablespoon onion powder)
  • 1 clove garlic ,minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients into a large pot. Turn to medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Turn heat down to low and simmer, while constantly stirring and mashing the tomatoes, until it is the consistency of ketchup, around 30 minutes. The longer it cooks, the more flavorful your ketchup will be.
  • Once you get it to your desired consistency, let it cool and then blend in a blender or food processor until all ingredients mesh together.
  • You can keep this in your fridge up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1tsp | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 138mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Comments

  1. Salome says

    March 19, 2021

    5 stars
    This is the absolut best ketchup recipe! it tastes like real ketchup but hundred times better!
    Thank you so much, I make this now all the time!

    Reply
  2. Gabby says

    February 9, 2021

    Can I sub the mustard powder? Esp if im using powder for the onion and garlic? Maybe with dijon mustard?

    Thanks

    Reply
  3. Suzanne says

    October 29, 2020

    Easy and delicious! I’m making my second batch with the last of fresh tomatoes of the season. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. K says

    September 26, 2020

    1 star
    Made this today to spec and it tastes almost like tomato sauce. Would not recommend.

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      September 26, 2020

      Hmmm… wonder what went wrong, mine usually always tastes like ketchup!

      Reply
    • Mary says

      February 17, 2021

      5 stars
      I added a bit more vinegar, onions and mustard than what it called for and it turned out well. Maybe try adding adding more of them next time!

      Reply
  5. Betty says

    September 12, 2020

    I’m trying this today. All the ingredients are already in my pantry and I’m excited to use end of the garden tomatoes. A bonus for not having to peel them. Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Kelsey says

    May 18, 2020

    I just have 3 little tomatoes left from a different recipe and don’t know what to do with them before they spoil…. how can I cut down this recipe for just my little batch of tomatoes?

    Reply
  7. Savannah says

    May 12, 2020

    We added a 1/4 cup of brown sugar, ended up soup like, poured it over bread. SO delicious!

    Reply
  8. Hufsa says

    January 6, 2020

    How important is the Worcestershire sauce? Can we sub anything else for it, or leave it out completely?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      January 7, 2020

      It’s pretty important for the right flavor….. you can try it without but it might not taste right.

      Reply
  9. Mimmie says

    December 15, 2019

    5 stars
    Tried it and it was delicious

    Reply
  10. Grace says

    July 24, 2019

    5 stars
    I made this today and it was really great. Much better than store bought and I didn’t think that was possible.

    Reply
  11. gern blanston III says

    July 12, 2019

    i love all the “thx for the recipe” BUT… is there anyone who’s MADE this and could actually comment on it?

    Reply
  12. Brenda says

    May 11, 2019

    Can I process this in a canner and store jars in pantry?

    Reply
    • Karrie says

      May 13, 2019

      Hmmmm.. im not sure about the rules for canning ketchup. Try to google canning ketchup recipes and see how to do it.

      Reply
      • Darryl says

        October 5, 2020

        Just can it like you would tomato sauce

  13. Karrie says

    March 5, 2019

    Probably freezer safe pint or quart sized bags. Plastic won’t spoil the food, just make sure to get the air out and you’ll avoid freezer burn.

    Reply
    • Brenda Mabry says

      September 5, 2020

      I put in ice cube trays freeze and then pop out and put in bags to freeze. Helps cut down freezer burn and you can do this with pesto too.

      I use my vacuum seal to bag them.

      Reply
  14. Rennetta Purscell says

    November 11, 2018

    Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
  15. MMarie says

    September 2, 2018

    Thanks for the recipe! I’ve always wanted to make homemade “ketchup” which is what I call it now, living in Southern California. Growing up in Pasco (!!) I called it catsup!

    Reply

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