CRANBERRY KETCHUP

Cranberry Ketchup image

This recipe was handed down to me from my mother. It may sound like a strange combination of flavors, but once you try it, you won't want to go back to regular ketchup. -Jerome Wiese, Bemidji, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large red onion, chopped
2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
4 whole allspice
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, onion and water. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Return to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 2 cups, stirring frequently., Stir in sugar, vinegar and salt. Place cinnamon, allspice, mustard seed and peppercorns on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to cranberry mixture. Cook and stir 25-30 minutes or until thickened., Discard spice bag. Cool ketchup. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 148mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges