Maple Cayenne Ketchup

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Ketchup is the most perfect food. It’s sweet; it’s salty; it’s tangy; it’s savory; it’s delicious. Some days I choose a meal based on if I can add ketchup to it. Who doesn’t do that?

I’ve been wanting to make my own ketchup for a while and finally got around to it after months of putting it off. I figured since I waited this long I wouldn’t make just ordinary ketchup; instead I’d go for something with a defined flavor and a kick. The maple syrup in this adds a little more depth to the taste and the cayenne definitely hits you in the end. Ketchup becomes a staple food in the Summer so I have no doubt I’ll be making more of this to slather on whatever’s being grilled.

Maple Cayenne Ketchup

Ingredients(Makes a little over 2 cups):

  • 56oz tomato puree*
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

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*If you can’t find tomato puree, look for whole skinned tomatoes and puree them yourself using a food processor or high-powered blender.

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Combine all of the ingredients together in a large pot and mix. Cook over medium heat for 60 minutes stirring occasionally until the puree reaches a thick consistency.

Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-4 weeks.

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Obviously I had to make a scrambled egg breakfast sandwich with chickpea flour crepes the next morning to try it out. This ketchup is spot on, ya’ll. It doesn’t look quite as smooth as store-bought ketchup but their flavor can’t compete.

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18 Responses to Maple Cayenne Ketchup
  1. VeggieGirl
    May 26, 2011 | 9:27 am

    LOVE the kick you gave to the ketchup!

  2. christina
    May 26, 2011 | 9:29 am

    just drooled on my keyboard. might have to take this thing to IT to get fixed now. just kidding. awesome recipe!

  3. Alayna @ Thyme Bombe
    May 26, 2011 | 9:31 am

    Really cool flavor combo, I bet it’s amazing!

  4. Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga)
    May 26, 2011 | 10:06 am

    this is my perfect recipe.

    condiment + ketchup + maple + no garlic/onions/salt in any amount other than trace salt.

    thank you!

  5. JL goes Vegan
    May 26, 2011 | 10:13 am

    This looks really great, Evan. I’m grilling some portobello mushrooms this weekend and, can’t lie, I want ketchup on ’em. This may class it up…a bit 😉

  6. Molly
    May 26, 2011 | 11:14 am

    This sounds wonderful. I often find that Heinz ketchup, as terrific as it is, is too sweet. I love the idea of maple syrup in lieu of high fructose corn syrup.

  7. Erin @ Big Girl Feats
    May 26, 2011 | 11:43 am

    Oh yum. The Dude made fun of me yesterday because I put ketchup on eggs (he’s a Communist). I feel like he would think I’m much classier with this fancy version.

    • Wannabe Chef
      May 26, 2011 | 1:09 pm

      Umm, eggs + ketchup are like half of my meals, the other half being eggs + maple syrup #imsoclassy

  8. Lauren @ Healthy Food For Living
    May 26, 2011 | 12:40 pm

    Great unique spin on homemade ketchup!

  9. Heather @ girlyeverafter
    May 26, 2011 | 1:32 pm

    I’m so jealous of your breakfast sandwich. I’m obsessed with ketchup, it’s my go to condiment.

  10. RunEatRepeat
    May 26, 2011 | 2:01 pm

    Can this be eaten as a soup? Cause that’s how I roll.

  11. Linda
    May 26, 2011 | 3:09 pm

    I was never a ketchup gal but this has changed my mind! Just found your blog and have been looking to incorporate more gluten free into my meals. Great blog!

  12. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence
    May 26, 2011 | 3:39 pm

    This is interesting. I need to experiment more with flavored ketchup. I’ve made a harissa ketchup and a sriracha ketchup; however, neither were from scratch. Thanks for sharing!

  13. BroccoliHut
    May 26, 2011 | 9:40 pm

    I’ve made my own mango ketchup before, but this sounds even more amazing!

  14. Lindsey
    May 26, 2011 | 9:42 pm

    I have also been meaning to make my own ketchup! I think I’ll make your recipe this weekend, it looks so good!

  15. jenny
    May 29, 2011 | 4:24 pm

    this looks SO GOOD.

  16. Kate@Diethood
    May 31, 2011 | 12:44 pm

    Ooooh this sounds amazing! I love it!

  17. Tiffany
    June 1, 2011 | 10:04 am

    I love the idea of spicy and sweet ketchup! Ketchup on eggs? You’d get along great with my brother :).