Homemade Ketchup

Serves 32

Ingredients:

• 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons water
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup cider vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• Pinch ground allspice
• Pinch nutmeg
• Pinch freshly ground pepper
• ⅔ teaspoon sweet paprika

1. Add all ingredients, except paprika, to the slow cooker. Cover and, stirring occasionally, cook for 2–4 hours or until ketchup reaches desired consistency.
2. Turn off the slow cooker or remove the crock from the slow cooker and stir in the paprika. Allow mixture to cool, then put in a covered container (such as a recycled ketchup bottle). Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Ketchup with a Kick

If you like zesty ketchup, you can add crushed red peppers, Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend, or salt-free chili powder along with, or instead of, the cinnamon and other seasonings. Another alternative is to use hot paprika rather than sweet paprika.