Better than Heinz.

I will never be buying a bottle of ketchup at the store again.  This tastes so much better than store-bought.  I could eat it with a spoon.  :)

It does have some sweetener in it, but I’m much happier serving this to my kids than most of the pre-packaged stuff out there.  And it’s easy to make!  For now, I’m making it with tomato paste, but I will definitely be making this with fresh tomatoes when the garden crop comes in.  (Recipe suitable for canning to follow later this summer.  :) )

Tomato Ketchup

1 can tomato paste (try to find the unsalted with only tomatoes listed as an ingredient)

5 tbsp evaporated cane juice (or regular sugar)

2 tbsp vinegar

1/2 tsp allspice

1 tsp salt

1 tsp molasses

1/2 tbsp agave

1 1/4 cups water

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan.  Simmer over low heat for about 75 minutes stirring occasionally.  Let cool and then store in glass jars in the refrigerator.