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Open glass jar of thick homemade ketchup on a wooden board beside an orange plaid towel.

Easy Homemade Ketchup

This easy homemade ketchup is a smooth, flavorful condiment made with crushed tomatoes, onion, garlic, and simple spices. It's so easy to make and perfect for burgers, fries, sandwiches, and dipping.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Serving Size 48 servings (about 3 cups)

Ingredients

  • 1 (28 oz) can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1 medium-sized onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a medium-sized saucepan and stir.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40–45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  • Use a stick blender to carefully puree until smooth.
  • Cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

  • For extra smooth sauce, press through a fine mesh sieve. 
  • Store in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks or freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 10kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.