Ingredients:

  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce or ketchup base
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice or cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Natural food coloring or gel food coloring in red, blue, yellow, green, purple

Instructions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, vinegar, honey, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and optional spices.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until flavors meld and the mixture thickens slightly.
  4. Remove from heat and blend until very smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender.
  5. Stir in lemon juice for brightness.
  6. Divide the ketchup into small bowls, one for each desired color.
  7. Add a few drops of natural or gel food coloring to each bowl, mixing thoroughly to achieve vibrant, uniform hues.
  8. Pour the different colored ketchups into separate bottles or jars for serving and chill for at least 15 minutes before use.