Ketchup made from apples and tomatoes combines the vitamins and minerals of both fruits. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and B, while apples provide fiber, antioxidants, and…

This homemade ketchup won’t taste like the store-bought kind — it uses only natural ingredients with no artificial flavor enhancers. The plum-based sauce has a rich flavor on its own,…

Here’s a striking statistic that underscores ketchup’s importance and ubiquity: 97 percent of American households use it. But it’s equally beloved in many other countries around the globe. Throughout its…

Ketchup is an American culinary icon, but it wasn’t invented in the United States. Back in the early 18th century, English sailors brought “ketchup” — as it was then called…

Stocking up on tomatoes in any form is a smart move, since they’re packed with beneficial nutrients: carotenoids, B vitamins, various organic acids and fatty acids, plus potassium, magnesium, calcium,…

Ingredients: 4 kg (about 8.8 lbs) tomatoes 10 hot peppers 0.5 kg (about 1.1 lbs) apples 0.5 kg (about 1.1 lbs) onions Spices: 10 black peppercorns 10 allspice berries 10…