Apple Ketchup

By Tom421

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• 2 red apples, cored, peeled and grated
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 -15 ounce can tomato sauce

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from culinaryginger.com

Preparation

Step 1

To a large saucepan over medium heat add olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Add the grated garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.
Add the grated apple, salt and pepper.
Stir until mixed with the onions for about 1 minute until apples are softened.
Add the tomato paste and stir into the onion and spices.
Add the white wine vinegar (stand back and do not breathe in the fumes) and stir to mix.
Add the tomato sauce and mix well.
Simmer for 15 minutes until it is thick and the constancy of ketchup. If it gets too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Blend in the blender or use an immersion blender to make smooth.
Transfer to a sealed container.