Description
A tangy, sweet, and spiced homemade cranberry ketchup perfect for adding holiday cheer to your meals. Use it as a dip, glaze, or spread for unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, tomato paste, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cranberries have softened and burst. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the cranberry mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. If you prefer a silkier texture, strain the ketchup through a fine mesh strainer to remove any remaining solids.
- Taste the ketchup and adjust seasoning as needed—add more sugar for sweetness or a splash of vinegar for tang.
- Allow the ketchup to cool completely before transferring it to a storage jar. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld.
Notes
[‘Choose fresh cranberries for brighter flavor, though frozen works well.’, ‘Allow the cranberries to fully soften during simmering for better texture.’, ‘Blend carefully, letting the mixture cool slightly to avoid expansion in the blender.’, ‘Customize sweetness or tanginess to suit your taste.’, ‘Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze in smaller portions for up to 3 months.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 60
- Carbohydrates: 5
Keywords: cranberry ketchup, holiday condiment, homemade ketchup, festive recipe, cranberry spice