Homemade Ketchup Recipe (+ Spicy Ketchup) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped (optional for a spicy ketchup - or use a hotter pepper for a spicier ketchup!))
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 28- oz can tomato diced tomatoes (with juices, or use equivalent fresh chopped tomatoes)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or use cayenne pepper, or both!)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Salt to taste (I use about 1/2 teaspoon)