Cranberry Ketchup Recipe - Sweet and tangy homemade ketchup with delicious fall spices and cranberries! The combination of flavors here work so well together, you won't want to go back to store-bought ketchup ever again.
Servings : 70servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Resting Time 6 hourshrs40 minutesmins
Total Time 1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Ingredients
3cupswater
2cupsorange juice
1small onion, finely chopped
1cinnamon stick
2-inchpiece of fresh ginger root, peeled
3bags(12 ounces each) fresh cranberries, rinsed
2teaspoonsyellow mustard seeds, finely ground
1cupcider vinegar
1-1/2cupslight brown sugar
2teaspoonskosher salt
1-1/2teaspoonsground cinnamon
1-1/2teaspoonsground allspice
1/4teaspoonground cloves
Instructions
In a large stockpot or a preserving pot, combine the water, orange juice, onion, cinnamon stick and ginger root, and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the cranberries and return the pot to a boil.
Partially cover the pot, lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst. Stir frequently to prevent scorching or sticking.
Slide the pan off the burners and let cool for 10 minutes.
Remove the ginger root and the cinnamon stick and discard.
Transfer mixture to a blender; add ground mustard seeds and puree.
Rinse the stockpot and lay a fine mesh sieve over it.
Pour the blended cranberry mixture into the sieve and use a wooden spoon to work the mixture through the sieve, making it perfectly smooth.
Add the remaining ingredients in the stockpot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Use a ladle to scoop the Cranberry Ketchup into half-pint (8-ounces) jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Use a chopstick to pop the air bubbles.
Moisten a paper towel with vinegar and wipe the rims of the jars clean.
Place lids on the jars and fasten appropriately.
Use canning tongs to transfer the jars to a canner full of boiling water that covers the jars by 2 inches.
Put the lid of the canner in place, return the water to a boil, and let it process for 15 minutes.
Carefully transfer the jars to a towel-lined counter or wire cooling rack and allow them to cool completely, preferably overnight, before removing any rings, wiping the jars clean and labeling.
Store the jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year. Once opened, it will be good for up to 3 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.