How Do You Make Homemade Ketchup From Fresh Tomatoes?
Tomatoe Ketchup Ingredients 6kg/13lb ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 8 medium onions, peeled, halved and sliced 2 large red peppers, seeds and white filament removed, chopped 150g/5oz soft brown sugar 500ml/17fl oz cider vinegar 1 tsp mustard ½ tsp large piece of cinnamon stick 1 tbsp whole allspice 1 tbsp whole cloves 1 tbsp ground mace 1 tbsp celery seeds 1 tbsp black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 1 garlic clove, peeled and bruised salt paprika, to taste (optional) Method 1. Combine the tomatoes, onion and peppers in a large heavy pan over a medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until very soft. Push through a coarse-mesh sieve and return to the pot with the sugar, vinegar and mustard. Tie the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, mace, celery seeds, black peppercorns, bay leaves and garlic in a square of muslin and drop it into the stew. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce to a slow simmer. Continue to cook, allowing it to bubble gently, stirring often and carefully, for at least 10
