Happy May, Yummies!
Is ketchup a major part of your life? The mini-chefs, my own definitely included, love getting to dip. Most of all, they love to dip in ketchup. That heavenly, slightly sweet stuff has allowed kids who, at first, would not try what we were making that day take an eensy taste and then to dig in and enjoy the dish.
All of this dipping led me to the conclusion that we needed to figure out a healthful version of our beloved ketchup.
Now, I know parents who do not like their children to have ketchup. American children really do have a love affair with the stuff. But, we’re keeping it real over here and offering options. If they will try Lemony Potatoes with Fresh Herbs or Quinoa Croquettes if only it involves placing a little dollop of the red stuff on the side, I’m in.
Here we tried it on top of A’s Special Meatloaf Loaded with Veggies Galore, but as you might already know around your place, there’s not much that you could make that would not taste better dipped into some apple ketchup.
Apple Ketchup
*1 cup apple sauce***
*3 cups strained tomatoes
*1 t. local honey, optional
*small pinch of salt
Have your mini-chef, measure out all the ingredients and help place them in a small saucepan. Then let them mix everything together before Big Person takes it to the stovetop.
Big Person: Heat the ketchup mixture over medium heat till it starts to simmer, turn the heat down and let it cooked, uncovered till the amount reduces by 1/2. Stir occasionally.
When the ketchup is ready, let it cool to room temperature or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
03/05/2010 at 10:16 pm Permalink
Hi Cate!!!
Long time no talk. I hope all is well and the life is treating you and your family wonderfully! That apple ketchup recipe sounds like it's right up my alley
I wanted to let you know that I'm planning to head up to NY on the 21st of May. I hope we can meet up!!!
XO
03/05/2010 at 11:13 pm Permalink
Woow, ketchup is my favorite! It's very useful for cooking … I would love to try Apple Ketchup.. mmm yummy..
04/05/2010 at 11:32 am Permalink
oooh yum! that sounds delicious! we are a bit partial to sausages and your ketchup would be beautiful to dip into!
05/05/2010 at 2:06 am Permalink
Interesting with apples! My oldest does indeed love ketchup…we buy an agave or cane sugar organic version, or in the peak of summer, make our own!
05/05/2010 at 11:50 am Permalink
Although it's not a major part of life, I have experimented with a few ketchups. My current favourite is brown sauce (for sausages), but as I like apple sauce with roast pork, I might find myself liking your apple ketchup very much.
06/05/2010 at 2:02 am Permalink
Will have to try this. Have always felt quilty about the amount of sugan in ketchup. I bet my boys would like it. They like to put applesauce on meat, so I bet they would like this version.
06/05/2010 at 11:11 pm Permalink
Wow, sounds great. I wonder if I could get my daughter to switch…may give it a try!!
09/05/2010 at 9:36 pm Permalink
happy may, dear cate!
13/05/2010 at 6:02 pm Permalink
Oh, this sounds amazing! I know the MODgirlies would LOVE this!
For Roxy, she'll eat anything as long as she can 'dip' it in something.