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27th Jan 2015

Snack Swap: Switch Your Shop-Bought Ketchup For This Homemade Reduced Sugar Option

Try this tasty recipe for a pot of tasty ketchup without the sugar!

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When you’re busy working, but want to keep yourself on the healthy straight and narrow, it can be hard coming up with simple swaps that can make a big difference.

Whether you’re trying to go gluten free, looking for a paleo alternative, or just want to go the extra mile with your fitness routine, we’ll be bringing you a simple snack swap each week.

This week… why not ditch the sugar-filled ketchup from the bottle and make your own homemade alternative?

With the options of making it in batches, or just a small pot to keep in the fridge, don’t cheat your hard work with a dose of sugar in your condiments!

Quick Homemade Ketchup

Ingredients

  • 410g tomato paste
  • 10g maple syrup, or more to taste
  • 10g plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
  • 1/4 scant teaspooon allspice

 

To Make

  1. Place all ingredients in a small pot/pan and whisk together.
  2. Place on the stove and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until reduced to the consistency you prefer. Store in the fridge.

Shelf life: Many online recipes for homemade ketchup say they last in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. For batches that have a longer shelf life, try fermenting.

Recipe via Mommypotamus