Discover how to prepare homemade ketchup without sugar. This low-calorie, low-carb homemade ketchup recipe is sugar free and naturally sweetened which makes it a great option for diabetics. It has a strong tomato flavor that pairs well with sandwiches and other foods where ketchup would normally be used. Fresh tomatoes and homemade ketchup without sugar: Have you recently read the ketchup label at the grocery store? A lot of sugar and even preservatives are included in most brands. High fructose corn syrup, which I actively strive to avoid in my diet, is also used to sweeten many of them. I decided to prepare my homemade ketchup recipe rather than forego this traditional condiment. This recipe for homemade ketchup is not only sugar-free and naturally sweetened, but it also has fewer calories and fewer carbs. Additionally, because it is made with fresh, natural ingredients, you'll notice that it tastes fresher than the store-bought equivalent. It consequently typically contains more nutrient-rich vitamins and minerals. 
Is Ketchup Made at Home Better? You're in for a tasty treat if you've never eaten healthy homemade ketchup. This tomato ketchup recipe has a strong, rich tomato taste since it uses fresh herbs and spices and actual tomatoes. This recipe for sugar-free ketchup also tastes spicy. This homemade ketchup, which contains no sugar, is also a healthy substitute. It is naturally sweetened with monk fruit, so there are no extra calories or carbs. Monk fruit, unlike sugar, also does not affect blood glucose levels. As a result, it's a fantastic alternative for people who have diabetes. How Can Sugar-Free Ketchup Be Made From Scratch? Contrary to popular belief, making sugar-free ketchup is simpler than you may imagine. No specialized tools are required. To learn how to create homemade ketchup without sugar, all you need is a saucepan. You may swap out the sugar in your recipe for monk fruit sweetener to make sugar-free ketchup from home. Or you can try the tried-and-true sugar-free ketchup recipe for diabetics that I've provided below. How to Make Fresh Tomato Ketchup in a Slow Cooker: Although making homemade ketchup is simple, it can take a little while. As it cooks, you'll also need to stir it. Ketchup can be prepared in a slow cooker if you don't want to spend an hour standing by the stove. Making homemade ketchup in a slow cooker without sugar is simple. Here is how to create fresh tomato ketchup in a slow cooker: Just follow the same instructions and put every ingredient in a slow cooker. 
After that, simmer the ingredients covered for 10 to 12 hours. Simply mix the little pieces after they have been cooked using an immersion blender. Does Sugar-Free Ketchup Fit the Keto Diet? Yes, sugar-free ketchup is suitable for keto diets. If you are on a ketogenic or low-carb diet, you can use this tomato ketchup since it contains no added sugar. Monk fruit sweetener, which has no calories and no net carbs, is used to naturally sweeten it. When it cools, will homemade ketchup thicken? As it cools, your homemade sugar-free ketchup will somewhat thicken. While simmering, it's crucial to drain as much water as you can. If it becomes too thin after cooling, gently reheat it to drain off more water. How Can Homemade Tomato Ketchup Be Thickened? Cooking out extra water before thickening a homemade ketchup recipe is the finest method. Add flour, cornstarch, or arrowroot powder as necessary. These ingredients are strong in carbohydrates, yet they work well to thicken a homemade ketchup recipe. If you are on a low-carb or ketogenic diet, avoid using them. What is the shelf life of homemade ketchup? In the refrigerator, this homemade ketchup recipe keeps for two to three weeks. Before adding the healthy homemade ketchup to the jar, sanitize it for 10 minutes in boiling water to make it last longer. 
If you want to boil the jar, I would like to caution you. Not every jar can be boiled or reheated. I'm all for reusing glass jars that formerly contained other things, but certain glass can only be heated once before needing to be refrigerated. Glass could break if it is heated to a boil. If you intend to boil the jar for your homemade ketchup with fresh tomatoes, I advise using canning jars. Jars for canning are designed to withstand repeated heating. How Can I Get My Ketchup to Last Longer? Before bottling your above-mentioned sugar-free ketchup recipe, you can sterilize the jar. This nutritious substitute for ketchup can also be frozen. For up to six months in the freezer, it is still good. When it thaws, it could separate; just stir it again. Is This Sugar-Free Tomato Ketchup Safe to Consume? No, I do not advise canning this homemade ketchup without sugar. It doesn't produce enough homemade ketchup to can because it only yields a small amount of two cups. Because tomatoes are food with potentially low acidity, the pH of this recipe has not been evaluated. It might not take enough vinegar to lower the pH to a safe level. 
However, you may freeze this homemade ketchup recipe. It keeps well for six months in the freezer. You could also prepare the best sugar-free ketchup recipe later by following safe canning instructions to preserve tomatoes. For a fresher flavor, you can also freeze tomatoes to use later. By doing this, you can still produce homemade ketchup with fresh tomatoes out of season. Various Homemade Ketchup: You can adapt this sugar-free homemade ketchup recipe to your preferences. Make your tomato ketchup using one of the following methods: Monk fruit can be substituted for stevia, coconut sugar, or your preferred sugar alternative. You might have to change something. I advise starting with less sweetener, letting it boil, and then increasing the amount to taste. Red wine vinegar is required in this recipe. For a distinct flavor, you can also use apple cider vinegar, distilled white vinegar, or balsamic vinegar. For a distinct flavor, add honey, BBQ sauce, or sriracha. To suit your preferences, you can also add more or less of the spices. 
Ingredients
- 2 kg of mature tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, peeled and cut into small pieces
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- granulated monk fruit sweetener, one-third of a cup
- 14 cups of vinegar made from red wine
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, fine milled
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika powder
Instructions:
- Bring a saucepan up to a temperature of medium heat. Olive oil should be drizzled in the pan. Add garlic that has been chopped, or use a garlic press to make garlic that has been minced.
Cook over low heat while stirring until the aroma is released.
- After it has been chopped, add the onion to the saucepan.
Maintain constant stirring while heating the onion until it becomes transparent. 
- Tomatoes should be chopped before being added to the saucepan with garlic, onion, vinegar, and paprika. Simmer for twenty minutes, after which the monk fruit and sea salt, to taste, should be added.
- Continue to simmer for ten more minutes, or until the liquid has been cut in half. If it is too watery, stir it and keep heating it until it reaches the appropriate consistency.
As it gets colder, it will develop a minor consistency change.
- Blend everything to a smooth consistency with a stick blender. You may alternatively wait for it to cool down and then use a food processor or a blender.
If it tastes too bland, add additional salt.
- Take the homemade ketchup off the fire and let it cool down a little bit before serving.
After that, transfer the mixture into a container.
- Keep for up to three weeks in the refrigerator or up to six months in the freezer after purchase.
Notes: You are free to use standard white granulated sugar in place of the monk fruit sweetener if that is what you prefer. You can also use balsamic vinegar in place of the red wine vinegar if you like.