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Homemade fruit ketchup

Portions:
12 x 250 ml jars or 12 cups
Preparation:
30 min.
Cooking:
1 h

Ingredients

  • 12 large ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 4 apples, peeled and diced
  • 4 pears, diced
  • 2 peaches, peeled and diced
  • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 250 ml (1 cup) white vinegar
  • 400 g (2 cups) sugar
  • 1 clove
  • 1 tbsp. pickling spices
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and, stirring often, simmer for 1 h or until thickened.
  2. Divide between sterilized jars, packing well. Close with hot lids. Turn the jars upside down for 10 min. Set aside for at least a week before serving.
  3. To prolong shelf life, sterilize jars for 25 min in boiling water.
  4. Consume within 3 months.