Fresh Organic Catsup

Name: Fresh Organic Catsup
Ingredients: 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 cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; 1 teaspoon celery seed; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1/2 cup lemon juice

11 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

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 cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup lemon juice

Directions

1

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.
2

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.