Blender Ketchup
Blender Ketchup
Ingredients
- 7 cups peeled and chopped Roma tomatoes (4 lbs)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 t. kosher salt
- 1 stick cinnamon, 2 inch long
- 1/2 t. each: whole allspice, whole clove, peppercorns
- 1 pc. bay leaf
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, onion and red pepper in a blender or food processor and process till smooth. Pour in large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and boil gently for 30 minutes.
- Add vinegar, sugar, and salt. Tie cinnamon, allspice, cloves, peppercorns, and bay leaf in cheese cloth and add to saucepan.
- Return to boil and boil gently, uncovered stirring frequently until mixture thickens on a spoon, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove cheesecloth bag.
- Ladle into jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process in water bath for 15 minutes at a full boil.