Plum Ketchup

Elevate your condiment game with this vibrant and flavorful Plum Ketchup—a tangy-sweet homemade alternative to traditional ketchup. Crafted from juicy ripe plums, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this recipe balances natural fruitiness with warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Slowly simmered to perfection and blended into a smooth, thick consistency, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with roasted meats, burgers, cheeses, or even fried snacks. Easy to make in under an hour, this Plum Ketchup is a seasonal delight perfect for adding a gourmet twist to your pantry staples. Store it in jars and savor its bold, unique taste for up to three weeks!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 500 grams ripe plums
• 100 grams brown sugar
• 120 milliliters apple cider vinegar
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cloves fresh garlic cloves
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 50 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the plums thoroughly, remove the pits, and chop them into small pieces.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

Step 3

In a large saucepan, combine the chopped plums, onion, garlic, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and simmer for 25 minutes or until the plums and onions have softened completely.

Step 6

Add the ground cinnamon, ginger, cloves, black pepper, and salt to the saucepan. Stir well to incorporate the spices.

Step 7

Using an immersion blender (or transferring the mixture to a countertop blender in small batches), blend the mixture until smooth.

Step 8

Return the puree to the saucepan and simmer uncovered over low heat for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ketchup thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning (add more salt, sugar, or vinegar to balance the flavors if needed).

Step 10

Remove the ketchup from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 11

Pour the plum ketchup into sterilized jars or bottles and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(946.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	730.1

Total Fat 1.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2407.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 157.7g
Protein 7.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 219.4mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1343.8mg	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: 2.2%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 94.1%