Homemade Ketchup Recipe

Kids love ketchup.  This homemade chunky ketchup recipe will go great with the homemade macaroni and cheese recipe listed in the same section. 

Homemade Chunky Ketchup

Ingredients:

6  ounces tomato paste  
4  cups tomatoes, chopped seeded peeled  
1  medium onions, chopped  
1  green peppers, medium and chopped  
1  tablespoons salt  
1  cups sugar 
1/4  cup white vinegar 


Directions:

1. Combine tomatoes, paste, onions, green peppers, salt and sugar in a large saucepan and heat to boiling. 

2. Once it's boiled reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, uncovered or until it has thickened slightly. 

3. Stir in vinegar and heat. 

4. Spoon hot ketchup into jars and leave about 1/4 inch of space at the top of the jar. 

5. Let the jars sit for about 20 minutes in a boiling water bath.