Homemade slow cooker ketchup

Homemade slow cooker ketchup

​ Yield:

about 2 cups When you make your own ketchup, you can leave out the sugar that is a such a major ingredient in store-bought ketchup. Using a slow cooker brings out the full, rich flavor of this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, diced 

• 2 granny smith apples, peeled and finely diced 

• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
•  1/4 teaspoon allspice 
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves 
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger
•  2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
• 1/4 cup water 
• 6 oz. tomato 
• paste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Set the cooker to low and let cook for 4 hours. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Place into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Do not over-fill the container, as the warm ingredients will tend to expand and may splatter out. Once blended and silky smooth, place the ketchup into glass containers and allow it to come to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator.

Homemade ketchup may separate after sitting, so shake or stir before using. Since homemade ketchup is preservative free, plan to use it within a few weeks to avoid spoilage or mold.