HOMEMADE CATSUP IN A BLENDER (KETCHUP)

HOMEMADE CATSUP IN A BLENDER
(KETCHUP)

It’s really just for fun - but did you know that you can easily make ketchup (or catsup) at home? Here is a no-cook recipe, and while it can be canned for long-term pantry storage (as are the more traditional recipes - those made from whole tomatoes, and cooked into a sauce), this recipe will keep for several months, just as-is, in the refrigerator. Of course, you may add other seasonings to make a creative and unique product - or make it less spicy by reducing or eliminating the red pepper flakes.

MAKES APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 CUPS

1 onion, cut into chunks 1 clove, garlic (left whole) 5 tablespoons, frozen apple juice concentrate (undiluted) 1 6-ounce can, tomato paste 1/2 cup, cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon, pepper 1/4 teaspoon, red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon, ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon, ground cloves

In a blender, combine the onion pieces, garlic clove, and apple juice concentrate and blend until a puree is formed. Add the tomato paste, vinegar, pepper, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and cloves. Blend until ketchup is smooth. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly covered jar.

Recipe adapted from: The Burger Book, by Honey and Larry Zisman (St. Martin’s Press