Best Ketchup Recipe? My Proper Homemade Ketchup!

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (900g) ripe Roma tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup (120ml) apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup (60ml) water
• 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a bit of a kick!)
• 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bay leaf