Sweet catsup

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Yields about 1 pint
2cupsTomato puree
2cupsTomato juice
1cupCider vinegar
½cupHoney
1teaspoonDry mustard
1eachStick cinnamon, 2 inches long
½teaspoonWhole allspice, or 1/2 tsp ground allspice
2eachesStalks celery with leaves
2eachesOnions, medium-size

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, combine tomato puree, tomato juice, vinegar, honey, and mustard. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Place cinnamon and allspice in a clean, thin, white cloth. Tie top tightly.

Add to catsup mixture. Then add celery and onions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, uncovered, until catsup is thick, about 3 hours. Stir occasionally during cooking. Remove spices with a slotted spoon, remove celery and onions. Pour catsup into a heated glass container with tight-fitting lid, cool at room temperature, and then store in refrigerator. Yields about 1 pint. Source: Rodale's Basic Natural Foods Cookbook, Charles Gerras, Editor TO ALL Submitted By JULIE GLEITSMANN SUBJ CATSUP VS KETCHUP On 08-17-95