Never buy bottled ketchup again! This homemade ketchup is not only easy, but healthy too. It’s sugar-free and gluten-free, made with pure ingredients and spices. The perfect dip for fries or condiment for all you flavor needs!
I finally made it happen! Homemade ketchup! My one try condiment love (well one of them). I promised you a special dip for those Spicy Spiralized Sweet Potato Fries on Monday and I am delivering! I was so excited while I was making this. I adore ketchup and go through bottles of it rather quickly. My favorite happens to just be my local ShopRite’s organic ketchup. Great for me since it’s a good price! I need at lot of ketchup since I put it on any and every thing!
From baked fries, plantains, baked ‘tatoes, chicken, beans, even salmon. I love my ketchup! Now, I still always have my store-bought on hand, but being a ketchup fanatic, it only made sense to make my own homemade version to test out. At least now I can sleep soundly knowing that if my favorite ketchup disappears from the store shelves one day, I can always whip up mad batches of this!
This literally takes 5 minutes to make, maybe less. The only thing you really have to do if grab all your ingredients and a bowl. Then you give everything a stir and you’re done. So easy, stupid easy! But really, sometimes the most simple things in life are the best. We think buying everything at the store is easy, but sometimes homemade is actually easier, cheaper, and healthier. Of course I will never be a frugal homesteader, making my own clothes and dish soap, but I still get great satisfaction from a great homemade DIY-type recipe! I think granola may be the ultimate, and you know I have that one down pat!
Easy Homemade Ketchup
- 7 oz Tomato Paste (salt-free)
- 2 TB Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ Tsp Liquid Smoke
- ¼ Tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ Tsp Smoked Paprika
- ⅛ Tsp Cinnamon
- Gather all ingredients and put them in a large mixing bowl. Give everything a good stir until combined.
- Store in an airtight glass jar or bottle in the fridge for 2 weeks. This also freezes great! I froze mine right in the glass jar I used, but you can also use an ice cube tray or plastic baggies layed out flat until frozen.
See how easy that was? I already have many other ketchup variations floating around in my head. This is a good plain and simple base, but the fancy flavor variations are endless! I’m thinking balsamic, sriracha, harissa, curry, avocado? Yes, even avocado 😉 Maybe coconut! That would be pretty fantastic for potatoes! Ah, okay, I’m getting excited again. I better start stocking up on tomato paste…
So tell me:
+ Ketchup? Yay or Nay?
+ What flavor ketchup should I make next? Do y’all remember Heinz colored squeeze ketchups? I mean…green and purple ketchup!
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Wow, I must try this as home made one is always good because we know what’s in it 😉
Shihoko recently posted…Super Simple Sushi In a Cup
Exactly 😉
I’ve never tried making ketchup before, but I’m sure my kiddos would love me if I did, since I refuse to buy it. 😉
Raia recently posted…Toddler Made Healthy Egg Bites | Savoring Saturdays
Make those kiddos some ketchup!
I’ve never thought about making my own ketchup. Thanks for sharing on Taste Tuesday!
Free recently posted…Meal Plan: 5 Nights 5 Meals {Week of 5/25/15}
O, it’s a must!
This is an awesome recipe! My family just uses store bought but I hate the fact that it has so much high fructose corn syrup in it. I love this healthy alternative and definitely plan to make it soon!
xoxo
Lisa
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I hope you do!
Ketchup, yay. Looks like a great version. I never thought of trying to add liquid smoke.
Thanks Michelle!
This is perfect! I have the opposite situation from you — we rarely use ketchup. So being able to make it as I need it is exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing this recipe at the Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up! Enjoy your weekend!
Bridget – The Recipe Wench recently posted…Pan Fried Tilapia
Hahaha, well I bet after you make this one though, you’ll be making it VERY often 😉
I’m definitely giving this recipe a try. Everyone in this house is a ketchup addict. Thanks for linking and sharing with us at Fantastic Friday. Please join us again this week.
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It is the best!
Love this idea! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
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Thank you!
I don’t eat too much ketchup but I love the idea of making home-made ketchup as it is not processed and does not have unnecessary ingredients! I had never heard of liquid smoke before!!! Your ketchup looks awesome! Will definitely try to find liquid smoke and then try it!
You don’t need the smoke, haha! But yes, please try it!
Sounds yummy! Thank you for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things! Hope to see you back tomorrow!
All that’s Jas recently posted…Pavlova with Fresh Fruit
Thanks! It’s a winner!
I’m not a ketchup lover, but I have the tendency to like items that are made at home more than what I can purchase in a bottle. So I should give your recipe a try.
heidi recently posted…Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party 69
Totally! Always give things a try!
Hi Rebecca,
Most ketchup is full of high fructose corn syrup and other ingredients that we really don’t need so I am delighted that you shared your Easy Homemade Ketchup with us on the Plant-based Potluck Party. I appreciate it. I’m pinning and sharing.
Deborah Davis recently posted…Live It Up at the Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Party Blog Hop #67
Thanks! I hope you enjoy this one!
never thought to make my own ketchup but now you have me intrigued! pinning and will be making!!
Amanda @ The Anti Mom Blog recently posted…G.H. Cretors Popcorn Comes To Florida!
Yay! Thank you!
Love this recipe. I really need to try making my own ketchup as my kids love it on everything! #tastytuesdays
Ciara (My Fussy Eater) recently posted…Child Friendly Hummus with Crudites
It will literally take 2 minutes! And you can feel super good about giving them ALL the ketchup!
I love my ketchup and I am also watching salt and sugar. Usually I will buy one bottle of salt-free and one low sugar and combine them. I will have to give your homemade version a try 🙂
Haha, that’s funny 😛
Totally make your own! No need to combine 😉
Liquid smoke?! That sounds very exotic!!! I have been meaning to make ketchup for ages…you have inspired me to do it!!
Vicki Montague – The Free From Fairy recently posted…Homemade Sugar-free Vanilla Extract
Haha, its’ not. It’s in every grocery and super cheap 😛
I hope you do make some now!
This sauce looks and sounds delicious. My kiddies love ketchup and I bet they’d love this one x #tastytuesdays
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins recently posted…Rhubarb Sponge Pudding
I hope you make some 😉
This looks gorgeous. Liquid smoke is a new one on me, will have to look for it
Alison recently posted…Cooking with edible flowers
It’s not necessary, but it gives it some extra depth!
This sounds pretty easy- I am doing a Whole30, so this would be great!
Barrie recently posted…Menu Plan Monday: Week 3 Whole30
I hope you give it a try!
I love homemade sauces and your Ketchup looks awesome! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
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Same! Thank you!
Oh, I love homemade ketchups so much! Actually your recipe sounds even better than a simple ketchup recipe, I’m sure that liquid smoke takes it tto the next level….YUMMY!!!
Evi @ greenevi recently posted…Chickpea and Mango Salad
It adds just a little depth, but isn’t even essential since the smoked paprika is really the stand out!
Love homemade condiments! I like to add Sriracha to my ketchup to give it a little kick – I’m a spicy girl!
Cassandra @PoweredByBling recently posted…Mommy and Me Cookie Bakeoff
Haha, I totally encourage you to do it!
My husband and I go through a ton of ketchup. This sounds like a great homemade recipe. Pinning!
Jessica H. recently posted…Nautical Rope Wrapped Citronella Candle
Thank you! I hope you give it a try sometime then!
Wow this looks easy! I never would have thought of adding cinnamon-creative. Thanks for linking up today-Happy Monday
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Southwestern Pasta Salad w Cilantro Lime Vinegarette
It’s really not that big of a stand-out, but it helps with the “sweetness’.
I never realized ketchup had so much junk in it, eeewww. (there’s an old movie, The Thrill of it All, with Doris Day, an old actress. Cute funny family movie, she’s a housewife who makes her own ketchup, if you can find it you should watch it)
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Hahaha, I’ll have to keep my eye out 😉
How clever! I have been making my own ketchup too, and I like it so much more! Thanks so much for linking up with us for meatless monday Rebecca!
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I just love how fresh it tastes!
Move over Heinz!
Coombe Mill recently posted…Watch out there’s a goat in the woods
Got that right!
I was never into ketchup until I moved to the States and found that no restaurants carry vinegar for fries 🙁 So I started trying ketchup and like it with fries if I’m out at a restaurant. I didn’t like the idea of buying it as it always looks like it has scary ingredients – I will for sure try this homemade version with my next batch of sweet potato fries =)
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ps. Thanks for sharing at HVF – I’m pinning this awesome sauce =)
You don’t have to tell me, haha!
I have a similar homemade ketchup recipe. I love making condiments homemade. It’s super quick and easy to make what you need for a meal in small enough batches that it’s always fresh!
Cassandra @PoweredByBling recently posted…Mommy and Me Cookie Bakeoff
Right! You can just TASTE the freshness!
I just wanted to thank you for dropping by #PureBlogLove and sharing this delicious recipe for a better homemade version of ketchup.
Besos
Heidy
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Thanks!
My kids LOVE ketchup, so I should really try to make some of this for them. I have never had homemade ketchup before but just by looking at it, it looks so much more delicious than store bought!
Thank you so much! If they do eat tons, like me, then having this healthy option is so great!
I have been looking for a homemade ketchup recipe because when I look at the ingredients in the store bought its scares me. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Marla recently posted…Real Food Friday #88 – Organic and Natural Living
Haha 😉 Some are pretty horrifying!
I love making ketchup at home! Can’t wait to try this recipe, Looks delicious!
Dini @ Giramuk’s Kitchen recently posted…Mango Jalapeno Coconut Popsicles {Popsicle Series}
Thanks dear! I hope you do give it a try!
That looks delicious and easy. My son is a ketchup FIEND!!!
Diatta @ Femme Fitale Fit Club recently posted…Blue Apron Unboxing
It’s the ultimate condiment 😉
I have ALL of these ingredients in my house right now. I need to make me some homemade ketchup!!
Steph @ Steph in Thyme recently posted…Easy Cheesy Vegan Popcorn
Yes! You will love it!
Mmmmm! I must admit, that I really do love ketchup and have thought about trying to make my own! This looks very delicious and I am bookmarking it for sure! Thanks so much for bringing it to FF! 🙂
Julianna recently posted…Crunchy Brussels Sprouts and Citrus Salad
It’so easy, it’s a must make! Thanks dear!
I am a girl who is crazy with ketchup. This looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook recently posted…Raspberry Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars
Haha yes! Thank you!
Homemade ketchup is the ONLY way I’ll eat the stuff. I’ve never made my own though – just BBQ sauce. Will have to check this out!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…About Time ProHydrate Tropical Protein Slushie
Do it girl! You need to!
You have made this ketchup addict very happy.
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen recently posted…Kale Salad with Almonds, Pecorino, & Apricot Vinaigrette
Ketchup addicts UNITE!
Ya, so I really love ketchup. Sometimes I’ll make specific types of food just because it’s an excuse to eat ketchup. I’ve been wanting to try making my own version, so I’ll have to try this out!
Katie @ Gettin’ My Healthy On recently posted…The Many Looks of Gettin’ My Healthy On
Hahahaha! Omg! I hear yea! And even if the food isn’t really ketchup worthy…I’ll still put it on! And you can always save a dish by adding ketchup 😉
We are a ketchup freak family so this would go down well again thank you for coming to FF #68 x
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Thanks!
Only one of my girls likes ketchup but the other eats it on a rare occasion. This would be fun to make with them!
Sarah recently posted…Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies & S’more Brownie Cookies (vegan, gluten free, and allergen friendly)
I promise they will both like this one 😉
I need to try this!
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YES!
Love this! Silly question though, where do you buy liquid smoke? Before I start wandering aimlessly through the grocery store, I thought I’d ask! 🙂 We go through tons of ketchup in my house so this is definitely going on my list of things to try! Thanks for sharing!
Visiting from the Funtastic Friday blog hop.
Jody @easypeasymom recently posted…Music That Gets You Moving
Any grocery! It’s usually with the BBQ sauces and ketchups! Haha!
You’re right! It sounds very easy. And it sounds delicious. I love the idea of making ketchup and knowing exactly what it’s made of. Thanks for sharing this recipe with the Creative Inspiration Link Party!
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Stopping by from This is How We Roll linky party. I am working on a post and I will be featuring this recipe!
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Hey, thanks!
My daughter LOVES ketchup. Will this fool her ya think? Or does it taste different? Sounds delicious, either way will have to try for myself!
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted…Hazelnuts: Nutrition Benefits and Recipes
Depends 😉 There is no salt or sugar, so it tastes “fresh and healthy”, but it super yummy nonetheless!
Great idea! I am obsessed with ketchup and i know how unhealthy it is. homemade ketchup would be a much better alternative for me
Beverley Cheng recently posted…Roasted Sweet Potato and Quinoa Power Bowl
Not all are bad! But making your own is the healthiest! You can put in whatever!
My husband puts ketchup on his salmon, too. I thought he was the only one! I don’t eat fish but I always thought it would be a little weird but I guess not. He likes to buy the natural kind without corn syrup, but homemade is another great solution.
Laura O recently posted…Married Adults
I always buy the cleanest organic ones I can find or yes, make my own now! Haha! And he’s awesome then 😉 Ketchup + Salmon <3
This looks sooooo tasty! Definitely perfect for pairing for your delicious sweet potato fry recipe! Yummy! Can’t wait to make this 🙂
Harriet Emily recently posted…3 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
Haha, yes! Thank you!
I’m always looking for ways to make packaged things from scratch because of the hubs many food intolerances. This is a great one! Thank you!
Angie recently posted…Spring OOTD and and Anjolee Ring Review
Me too! Glad I could help with ideas 🙂
Bottled Ketchup grosses me out! I may have to try this!
Michelle @ Running on Smiles recently posted…Sweating for the Wedding: The Start of a New Journey
Haha! Well I hope this one can change your mind 😉
Yay! Thank you for this! I’ve never been a fan of regular ketchup since there’s pretty much always high fructose corn syrup in it. This looks like it’d be perfect! <3 Can't wait to try it!
Farrah recently posted…Review: Street Vegan + Creamy Strawberry Pink Drink
This is a great solution!
I went GF, and sugar free recently. I just subscribed to you, because I need more GF recipes!
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Melinda
Melinda recently posted…The Kitchen Sink
Well then you came to the right place my dear 😉
I love your version of homemade ketchup without sugar or other bad stuff! Definitely give this a try!
Florian @ContentednessCooking recently posted…Hemp Falafel with Sunflower Seed Dip
Thank you so much! I hope you do!
I love a spicy ketchup! I just planted several different varieties of tomatoes, oh the ketchup I’ll be able to make in August. 🙂 Thanks Rebecca, this is great.
Send me some tomatoes!!!
Awesome! Love to see an easy ketchup recipe without the added sugar 🙂 I was all about dipping everything in ketchup when I was a kid haha
Emma @ Em-powered Wellness recently posted…5 Tips for Biking to Work for National Bike Month
I hope you still are! Ketchup is a lifetime NEED!
That ketchup looks so vibrant and delish!
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Thanks dear!
I love homemade ketchup! I have a few recipes on my site, but mine have stevia in them– I love that this is completely free of sweeetner and the liquid smoke sounds SO good for a rich flavor.
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted…Comment on Grain Free, Gluten Free, Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I ALMOST put stevia in it, but then I said…nah! I’ll keep it super simple! I love liquid smoke! I always for get I have a bottle in the pantry!
Naked Ketchup!
I have been moving more toward the crunchier side of things over the past year but have never even thought about making my own ketchup. Usually I just buy the cheapest organic option I can find at the store! I cannot wait to give this a try!
Cassandra recently posted…Just Do Something: Cleaning For The Domestically Impaired
Haha, I know what you mean! But yea, this is such a great easy option!
Love how this has no sugar in it! way to go! 🙂
Rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Gardein Review+ Vegan Mango Lime Meatballs!
I know! Sugar-free love!
YESSSS no sugar added!! I can’t wait to try this! Pinning!!
Sam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…About Time Protein | Prohydrate
Yes! When ever this is a store-bought “no-sugar added” one, it always has something icky like Splenda!
Such a fun recipe! Love all the spices you added. I need to give this a try!
I hope you do! Thanks Jessica!
Oh the dipping possibilities!!! 😮 I tried homemade ketchup once without a recipe…epic fail! haha I need to try again with tomato paste NOT fresh tomatoes! 😀
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit recently posted…Book Review: Simple & Light Desserts + Recipe + GIVEAWAY
Yea no, the tomato paste is a must! It’s just perfect and already has that super rich flavor with out any pureeing!
(I think “dips” should be their own food group) 😉
I love how much healthier this recipe is than buying it from the store. No corn syrup or other unnecessary chemicals.
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Got that right!
Very cool! I wonder what liquid smoke is made of?
Katrina recently posted…Manage your mindset
Just water and flavorings!
PINNING!! I am excited to see a sugar-free version. I’ll definitely be giving this a try.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted…What I Ate Wednesday: May 13, 2015
I know right! With me…you know I would be making it sugar-free, haha! So it’s not sweet, but it still is yummy!
So fun to see this post as I’ve been the kitchen whipping up a few variety of homemade ketchup myself for an upcoming post. I don’t think I can go back to the store bought now!
Deanna Segrave-Daly recently posted…Healthy Kitchen Hacks #14
It’s just so simple and easy! And cheaper!
I love this and how easy! I already have everything in my pantry! Plus I like keeping track of sodium and other ‘fun’ stuff you discover in basic grocery store condiments. Thanks for the quick & easy recipe!
Cheers!
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Haha, I know right! I never cook with added salt or sugar, so I just love how CLEAN this is!
I love that you added smoked paprika to your homemade ketchup – I’m obsessed with that stuff. I have had homemade ketchup in really great restaurants but never thought to make it at home! I’m craving this now!
Aggie recently posted…Peach Pie Smoothie {Plus Free Simply Summer e-Cookbook}
I go through bottles of smoked pap! One of my favorite spices!!!
Ah, well then you know what you’re making tonight 😉
Perfect follow up for the fries! I’ll definitely have to try this version, and get my hands on that liquid smoke. Looks great 🙂
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…WIAW – Race Day Eats
Thank you Michele! Yes! Dip some plantains in there too 😉
Homemade ketchup is the best! I love your addition of liquid smoke–yum!
Lauren Allen recently posted…No Bake Granola Bars
Thank you! Yea! It gives it just the right depth!
I don’t like ketchup but my sister puts it on everything. I do remember loving those colored ketchups when I was little. They gross me out now haha.
Emily @My Healthyish Life recently posted…Hoka One One Clifton Review
Your sister may be a tad cooler than you 😉 Hahahaha XOXO
I know! Now….the chemicals and what not in there….o boy!
I didn’t realize it was that easy. I always thought you had to cook tomatoes down 🙂 Got to give this one a try.
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Nope! I guess you can, but I like my trusty jars of tomato paste I always keep in the pantry!
Yes, this does look so easy and much better! I don’t go through much ketchup so I’m saving this recipe for the next time I need some and don’t have any…I always have those ingredients in the house!
Yea! It’s also great to know if you don’t use ketchup a lot! That way you can make just the bit you need when you need and not buy a whole bottle!
My boyfriend is obsessed with ketchup so I’m gonna make this and put it to the test! lol! I’ll let you know how it fairs!
Frickingvikki recently posted…Why are we always justifying ourselves?
Hahaha! I hope he likes it! I know my ketchup and this was a winner for me!
Love all the spices in this! I bet it’s way better than anything you can buy at the store!
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite recently posted…What My Toddler Actually Eats
It tastes so FRESH!
This is perfect! I’ve been meaning to make ketchup for awhile now.
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula recently posted…Grilled Caesar Salad with Oyster Croutons
Right! It’s so easy!
i love ketchup as well and I put it on everything. It’s become a running joke with my family.
Allie recently posted…Pimento Cheese
Really, I think I could drink the stuff!