Easy Tomato Ketchup
A homemade ketchup closely replicates commercial flavor using tomato paste as its base for a convenient preparation.
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Instructions
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Combine tomato paste, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, white wine, onion powder, garlic powder, ground mustard, salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and optional ground cloves and cayenne pepper in a small pot.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
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Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often and adding more water if it becomes too thick.
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If the ketchup is too thin, increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens to the desired consistency.
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Turn off heat, cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to clean glass jars.
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Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.