Homemade Tomato Ketchup with Fennel and Warm Spices
Homemade Tomato Ketchup with Fennel and Warm Spices balances bright tomato tang with gentle sweetness from molasses and sugar, rounded by aromatic fennel, clove, and star anise. Slow simmering develops a smooth, concentrated flavor that’s deeper and more complex than store-bought. Serve it with burgers, fries, grilled sausages, or anything that benefits from a richly seasoned, slightly sweet-and-tangy condiment.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, fennel, onion, garlic, sugar, molasses, vinegar, cloves, anise pods, and salt; cook over low heat until the mixture reduces and becomes very thick.
- 2
Puree the mixture in a blender, then pass it through a mesh strainer.
- 3
Chill and store in the refrigerator.
- Calories 48.65 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.78 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 1.07 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.18 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 41.31 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.6 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.97 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 19.15 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.32 mg Low Source
- Potassium 134.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.94 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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