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Sugar Free Ketchup

This homemade sugar-free ketchup offers a tangy and slightly sweet flavor profile without added sugars. It's a healthier alternative to store-bought varieties, perfect for dipping or as a condiment.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
1 hr 40 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
47 kcal
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Sugar Free Ketchup

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 794 gcanned crushed tomatoes
  • 80 mlapple cider vinegar
  • 60 mlwater
  • 30 gerythritol
  • 1 tsponion powder
  • 1 tspgarlic powder
  • 0.5 tspmustard powder
  • 0.5 tspsalt
  • 0.25 tspblack pepper, ground
  • 0.25 tspcayenne pepper(optional)

Equipment

saucepan · blender · whisk · airtight container

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Combine the crushed tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, water, erythritol, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) in a medium saucepan.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure all ingredients are well mixed before heating.

  2. 2

    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

    About 5 min

  3. 3

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.

    About 30 min

    Cook’s note: The ketchup should thicken as it simmers. Adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer.

  4. 4

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the ketchup to cool completely.

    About 1 hr

    Cook’s note: Cooling allows the flavors to meld and the ketchup to thicken further.

  5. 5

    For a smoother consistency, transfer the cooled ketchup to a blender or food processor and blend until desired smoothness is achieved.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: If you prefer a chunkier ketchup, you can skip this step.

  6. 6

    Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more erythritol for sweetness, vinegar for tang, or salt for flavor.

  7. 7

    Transfer the finished ketchup to an airtight container.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
47.3kcal
Protein
1.7g
Carbs
13.1g
Fat
0.3g
Fibre
1.6g
Sugar
4.8g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store the sugar-free ketchup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Empty string if eaten cold

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