Stop right there, my friend. Before you go spending your hard-earned money on store-bought condiments, you need to try this sugar-free ketchup recipe! It’s made with clean ingredients, it has superior flavor, and it takes only 3 minutes to make. It’s so easy, you will feel like you’re cheating!
If you love making your own healthier sauces and condiments, try Easy Keto BBQ Sauce and Sugar-Free Honey Mustard next.
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Naomi says: “I just made this and it’s amazing. It’s better than any store bought and about 1/3 the cost of all the “sugar free” brands on the store shelf!! Thank you thank you thank you Carolyn!!! Another winner!“
Recipe Highlights
So easy! I kid you not, this is the easiest recipe in the world. In fact I refer to it as “Cheater’s Keto Ketchup” in one of my cookbooks.
No cook recipe: Simply whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
Simple ingredients: You can find all the ingredients you need at your local grocery store. You don’t need any special or artificial ingredients.
Customizable: You can easily adjust the sweetness and the seasonings to suit your tastes.
Cost effective: This homemade keto ketchup costs only a few dollars to make so it saves you money too!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Tomato paste: A base of thick tomato paste means you don’t need to cook this ketchup at all. Stir in a little vinegar and water, and you instantly have the right consistency.
- Apple cider vinegar: A little apple cider vinegar gives the ketchup a little more tanginess.
- Balsamic vinegar: Balsamic imparts a touch of umami and deepens the flavor.
- Sweetener: I like to use my own brown sugar substitute in this recipe but you can use almost any sweetener.
- Allspice: Part of the unique flavor profile of ketchup comes from spices like allspice or cloves.
- Chipotle powder: I like giving it a kick of heat with a touch of chipotle powder, but this is entirely optional.
- Pantry staples: Salt, garlic powder.
How to Make Sugar-Free Ketchup
- Step 1: Whisk the tomato paste and vinegars together. Add just enough water to achieve a ketchup consistency.
- Step 2: Whisk in the sweetener and seasonings. Taste and adjust to your liking.
- Step 3: Spread it on your favorite burgers or hotdogs and enjoy!
Carolyn’s Tips for Success
Different brands of tomato paste vary a little in how thick they are. How much water you add will depend on the paste you use. Whisk in the first two tablespoons, and then add it just a little at a time until you get the right consistency.
I like keeping my sugar free ketchup in a squeeze bottle so it’s easy to drizzle over burgers and dogs any time we want!
Sweetener options: You can use any sweetener you like in this recipe, as long as it dissolves well. I find that even granular sweeteners end up dissolving nicely with a little whisking.
You can also use pure stevia or monk fruit extracts, but you will only need a really tiny amount. Add a few drops at a time and taste before adding more.
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Easy Sugar Free Ketchup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (87.33 g) tomato paste
- 1 tbsp (1.01 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 to 4 tbsp (2.03 tbsp) water
- 2 tbsp (2.03 tbsp) brown sugar replacement
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) allspice, (or 1/8 tsp ground cloves)
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
- 1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) chipotle powder, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and two tablespoons of the water. Continue to whisk in water until the mixture the consistency of store-bought ketchup.
- Add the sweetener, garlic powder, allspice, salt, and chipotle powder if using. Whisk in until the sweetener dissolves. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.
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This sounds really goid but I know I would never be able to eat a bottle of ketchup in 10 days; have you tried freezing it? If it freezes, I could freeze it in ice cube trays and then transfer to freezer bags and it would be useful a small thaw at a time.
As for your blog, Carolyn, you have produced so many wonderful and delicious recipes, your archive can carry you for years! We love you and urge you to take all the time you need to process and heal. In July, my husband will have been gone 11 years. It is only this past year that I have finally found true peace. I think that I grieved far longer than most but there is no formula and I just couldn’t seem to hurry it. My prayers and heart are with you and your family. You are loved! ❤️🩹❤️
Well, it’s not as much as a bottle of ketchup. This only makes half a cup of ketchup, so it’s not a ton. But I think it would probably freeze just fine. Make sure to stir it up after thawing.
thank you for your kind thoughts.
Thanks for this one! I am actually amazed that you can keep up with things at all. It’s been 2 and 1/2 years since my husband died. Things have gotten easier, but I’m not sure that they will ever be better. Hugs to you!
I am so sorry for your loss too. I think that’s a good summation… easier, but not better. Right now, they don’t feel much easier but I know time will help with that.
Carolyn, just wondering how long this will keep in the fridge without becoming a gel-like blob. Unless I use it in a recipe, I don’t go through it that quickly. Thanks so much for all of your efforts and ingenuity! 💛
The storage information is listed at the bottom of the recipe card! 🙂
Thank you! 🙃
I just made this and it turned out delicious!
Great to hear!
Can this be frozen?
I haven’t tried, but I can’t see why not!