Homemade Ketchup

1Wash and chop the tomatoes, removing the cores.

2In a large saucepan, combine the chopped tomatoes, chopped onion (1), apple cider vinegar (½ cup), brown sugar (¼ cup), paprika (1 tsp), garlic powder (½ tsp), onion powder (½ tsp), ground cloves (¼ tsp), cinnamon (¼ tsp), allspice (¼ tsp), and cayenne pepper (¼ tsp).

3Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture has thickened.

4Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

5Use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender to puree until smooth.

6Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or large pieces.

7Return the strained mixture to the saucepan and simmer over low heat for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ketchup reaches your desired consistency.

8Allow the homemade ketchup to cool completely before transferring it to a jar or container for storage in the refrigerator.