Cinnamon Ketchup

Submitted by susie cooks

"I got this recipe from a cooking class about gourmet gifts from the kitchen at Sur la Table. It really is very nice. I have put these in baskets filled with other "gifts from the kitchen" for my neighbors at holiday time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 4 cups

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 8 allspice berries, ground
• 1 teaspoon whole cloves, ground
• 2 cups unseasoned rice vinegar
• 12 plum tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup fresh orange juice

directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onions over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add the sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, and stir together.
2. Deglaze the pan with the vinegar, bringing it almost to a boil.
3. Stir in the tomatoes, cider, and salt. reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes.
4. Transfer the mixture to a food processor or blender and puree.
5. Stir in the orange juice, and add a little water if necessary to reach the desired consistency.
6. This will keep for 3-4 months in the refrigerator.