Quick Honey Sweetened Homemade Ketchup Food

EASY HOMEMADE KETCHUP (NATURALLY SWEETENED!)

Steps:

• If using crushed tomatoes and you want very smooth ketchup, place all ingredients in a small blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Otherwise, proceed to step 2.
• Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir until well combined, then turn the heat on medium low. Stir gently until everything comes to a light simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
• Let simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until slightly reduced and darkened in color, stirring every 10-15 minutes to prevent sticking.
• Once reduced, use a teaspoon to remove a spoonful from the saucepan, and let it cool on the counter - you want to taste it cooled for accurate adjustment! Taste and adjust if desired, adding salt to taste, more vinegar (1 Tbsp at a time) for tang, more maple syrup for sweetness, or more onion powder for more savory notes.
• Enjoy with French fries, vegan burgers, breakfast sausage, and beyond! Will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 months (frozen into ice cube molds).

HONEY-SWEETENED KETCHUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth.
• When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
• Remove pan from heat and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator. This has good keeping qualities.
• ** The small addition of lemon juice helps to disguise any residual honey taste.
• *** The clove powder adds a depth of flavor.