fresh organic catsup

ingredients

• servings: 2
• 4 pounds tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons apple vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/2 cup lemon juice

recipe

preparation time: 30 mins cook time: 25 mins ready time: 55 mins


• combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, apple juice, and cayenne pepper in a soup pot. bring to a boil. place the bay leaf, cloves, celery seed and peppercorns into a spice bag or wrap in cheesecloth. add to the pot and continue to boil, stirring frequently until the mixture has reduced by half.
• remove the spice bag and stir in the lemon juice. continue to boil for 10 more minutes, then remove from the heat. pour into a container with a lid and refrigerate until using. use or freeze within 1 week.