When I was a kid, I put ketchup on EVERYTHING. It was much to the horror of my grandfather who insisted that Ketchup ruined food… But, I didn’t care and was always generous with the red stuff. I may not use it as much nowadays, but we do use it regularly and my kids love it!
Although the natural brands are a much better option than Heinz 57 (which contains High Fructose Corn Syrup), they are expensive and never quite taste right. Plus, I needed a truly Gluten Free option for my kids – I know that regular vinegar is supposed to be gluten free, but grain based vinegar definitely irritates my little one with Celiac.
This Homemade Ketchup Recipe is Gluten Free, Super Easy, and tastes like ‘Real’ Ketchup – even my toughest critics (the neighbor kids) like it. I usually double the recipe and it turns out great!
Confession: I still love ketchup on my oven fries – both russet & sweet. My poor grandpa is probably rolling over in his grave at just the mention of it!
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This All Natural Homemade Ketchup Recipe is Gluten Free & full of flavor but without the processed ingredients! It takes only 5 Minutes to whip up – you’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff again!
Ingredients
- 1 (6 ounce) Can of Tomato Paste
- 3/4 – 1 Cup Water (thin to desired consistency)
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar (Evaporated Cane Juice, Date Sugar, etc…)
- 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon Mustard Powder
- Pinch of Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of Ground Cloves
- Pinch of Ground All Spice
- Pinch of Cayenne Pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in sauce pan until mixed well and smooth.
- Add extra water 1 Tablespoon at a time if necessary until you have the desired consistency. We like our Ketchup a little thinner, and it thickens a small amount as it cools.
- Cook on Medium Heat until Ketchup is hot and bubbles begin to break at the surface. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes and remove from heat.
- Allow Ketchup to cool completely before placing in airtight container
- Store in airtight container for 1-2 months in Fridge.
Notes
Pinch = Approx. 1/16 – 1/8 Teaspoon (My pinches sometimes vary, so start off with a small pinch and add more if you think it needs it)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon
- Calories: 19 Calories
Add all of your ingredients into a medium saucepan & whisk together over Medium heat.
Just made this & Im amazed at how good it is! Thought it would taste ‘earthy’ but it tastes surprisingly like (better even!) the store bought kind.
Hi Sheila, Thank you for the sweet comment… I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe. Enjoy & God Bless! ~Erika
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Thanks Sheila! I love ketchup, so this recipe had to be close enough to the real thing to pass my tastebuds! =) Enjoy & God Bless! ~Erika
Wow! I ran out of ketchup tonight and made a half batch of this recipe hoping it would be okay. My husband and I both agreed it’s actually better than store-bought ketchup! We finished it all with tonight’s baked fries and black bean burgers, so I’ll be making another (full) batch soon. Thank you!!
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Erika! You are so awesome. Thank you for all these fantastic GF recipes. Your Ketchup & Mustard recipes have just re-opened a whole world of soul food for me. With Love & Gratitude, Sarah
Thanks so much for the sweet comment Sarah! It makes me so happy to hear that you’ll be able to enjoy these recipe… It’s amazing what a little comfort food does for the soul! =) God Bless! ~Erika
Hiya, does this recipe store for just as long if you use dates instead of sugar?
OH MY MY MY!!! I absolutely LOVE this ketchup!!!!
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Awesome recipe!! Better then store bought!!
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Thanks Rachel! It’s a favorite around our house too… Enjoy & God Bless! ~Erika
This ketchup is very good… I prefer it to store bought ketchup any day of the week! It is listed as gluten-free, but it is good for everyone, gluten free or not.
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Absolutely fantastic, I’m blown away. I used maple syrup for the sugar. Wow!
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