Papaya Ketchup

Brighten up your condiment game with homemade Papaya Ketchup, a tropical twist on a beloved kitchen staple. Crafted with sweet, ripe papaya, tangy white vinegar, and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cloves, this unique ketchup offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Sautéed onion and garlic provide a rich base, while a touch of tomato paste ties it all together. This velvety, fruit-based sauce is simmered to perfection and blended until smooth, creating a versatile condiment that's perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling over grilled meats, fries, or roasted vegetables. With its vibrant flavor, easy preparation, and homemade charm, Papaya Ketchup is a must-try recipe for foodies seeking to elevate their culinary creations while exploring bold, tropical flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups (peeled, seeded, and diced) ripe papaya
• 0.5 cup (finely chopped) yellow onion
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 0.25 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the diced papaya, white vinegar, brown sugar, tomato paste, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 4

Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the papaya is soft and breakable with a spoon.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 6

Once cool, transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to purée the mixture until smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Taste the ketchup and adjust seasoning as necessary (add more vinegar for tanginess, sugar for sweetness, or salt to taste).

Step 8

Strain the ketchup through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture, if desired.

Step 9

Transfer the papaya ketchup to a clean, airtight container or jar. Let it cool completely and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(850.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	437.7

Total Fat 1.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2438.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g	0%
Total Sugars 74.5g
Protein 6.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 217.7mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 1861.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 3.3%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 91.3%