Piquillo Pepper Ketchup

Add a vibrant twist to your condiment repertoire with this homemade piquillo pepper ketchup! Bursting with smoky-sweet and tangy flavors, this ketchup elevates the classic to gourmet status by blending roasted piquillo peppers, smoky paprika, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. Balanced with tomato paste and apple cider vinegar, it delivers the perfect rich but tangy profile, while sautéed garlic and onion bring a savory depth. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this piquillo pepper ketchup is the ultimate upgrade for burgers, fries, grilled veggies, or as a unique dip. Packed with bold flavors and made from scratch, it's a must-try for anyone who loves creative and wholesome condiments!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup piquillo peppers (roasted)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.25 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until the onions are soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato paste and smoked paprika, and cook for another minute to release their flavors.

Step 4

Add the piquillo peppers, apple cider vinegar, honey, kosher salt, black pepper, and water to the saucepan. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. If needed, adjust the consistency by adding a teaspoon of water at a time.

Step 8

Taste the ketchup and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or honey to suit your preference.

Step 9

Pour the ketchup into a clean jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(438.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	319.3

Total Fat 15.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 914.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 4.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 61.7mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1009.0mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 54.0%