Honey-Sweetened Ketchup

Submitted by jag14

"In an effort to reduce the refined sugars in our diet, I searched online and elsewhere for ketchup using natural sweeteners. The results were a disappointment. What good is a healthy recipe that your kids won't eat? I started with a Heinz clone recipe and adjusted it until I finally had something with a good balanced flavor that tasted like real ketchup."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

ingredients

• 6 ounces tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup mild honey (clover or alfalfa)
• 6 tablespoons white vinegar
• 6 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch ground cloves, powder

directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until smooth.
2. When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
3. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool. Store in refrigerator. This has good keeping qualities.
4. ** The small addition of lemon juice helps to disguise any residual honey taste.
5. *** The clove powder adds a depth of flavor.

Reviews

[SUE G.]

I have been looking for a good Paleo ketchup recipe and this is fabulous! Thanks!