Spiced Tomato Ketchup

This morning I made a fresh batch of Spiced Tomato Ketchup to double check this recipe and was so happy with the results. Fresh tomatoes are blended with onion and garlic. A unique mix of spices are added creating a touch of hot, slightly sweet, acidic and bold flavor. This is not your standard sweet ketchup, it is rich and a bit spicy. It takes a little time to thicken but is worth it. The flavors meld together over time and the pink blended mixture turns into a deep red ketchup. Enjoy! 

Tomato Ketchup 
2 3/4 Cups Freshly Chopped Tomatoes
1/2 Medium Onion Roughly Chopped
2 Cloves Garlic - Peeled or 1/4 tsp Dry Powder 
1/4 tsp Cayenne
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Allspice
1 Tbsp Agave
1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Season with Red Pepper Flakes to taste
Opt: 1/2 tsp Guar or Xanthum gum to thicken 

Directions:

1. Combine the tomatoes, onion and garlic cloves in a blender. Blend until smooth.
   
2. Transfer to a small to medium sized pot. Add the balance of the ingredients.
   
3. Simmer on low heat, whisking occasionally, for 45 minutes to one hour, or until desired consistency. Cool, store in a sealed container in the fridge.