Honey-Sweetened Ketchup

Name: Honey-Sweetened Ketchup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 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

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."

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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

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