Sugar-Free Homemade Ketchup (Heinz Ketchup Copycat) Recipe — Isabelle McKenzie (2024)

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A homemade, sugar-free, low carb, vegan, and gluten free ketchup recipe that tastes just like the real thing (for Heinz fans like myself)! Made with zero sweeteners and simple ingredients, this delicious ketchup is just as healthy as it is tasty!

Move aside Heinz ketchup, you’ve got competition!

Have you ever been eating low sugar, keto, or low carb and found yourself really missing ketchup, only to spend what seems like hours scouring shop aisle for a sugar-free ketchup that doesn't contain some weird artificial sugar replacement?

Sugar-Free Homemade Ketchup (Heinz Ketchup Copycat) Recipe — Isabelle McKenzie (2)

Well, look no longer!

Today’s recipe is for a quick prep, easy to make and simple ingredient Sugar-Free Ketchup that tastes just like Heinz ketchup and is surprisingly sweet.

This sugar-free ketchup recipe is perfect for day 11 of my sugar-free September recipe challenge, as ketchup is my fave condiment in the whole world!

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In case you don’t already know, this month I’m sharing 1 awesome no-sugar recipe every day for the whole 30 days of September (while also eating no sugar myself) - nice, right?!

I’m pretty sure that ketchup is 90% of the world’s favourite condiment (as I love hyperbole) - I sure can’t get enough of it - I even eat it on my breakfast pancakes!

Sugar-Free Homemade Ketchup (Heinz Ketchup Copycat) Recipe — Isabelle McKenzie (4)

Ketchup was one of the first sugar free recipes I started working on when I began reducing sugar in my diet and going on no sugar cleanses because I just had to have it.

With all the times I have now made it, I know that I have really got the recipe for this sugar-free ketchup 100% perfect and down to a fine art, and I’m so ready to share this recipe with you! Who doesn't love ketchup?

You can spend ages searching and searching for a ketchup at local stores that is sugar free, tasty, and that doesn't contain some strange sweeter but never find one. And that’s the genius of making at home yourself - you have 100% control of every single thing that goes into your sweet tomato sauce.

For example, maybe you do find a ketchup that’s sugar free, but it turns out that it’s sweetened by sucralose, which is a chemically modified artificial sweetener that (pending more testing) can potentially increase blood glucose and insulin levels.

Sugar-Free Homemade Ketchup (Heinz Ketchup Copycat) Recipe — Isabelle McKenzie (5)

And of course, the bad thing about average ketchup is that most of the time it’s like eating spoonfuls of sugar on your french fries. Take for example, 1 tbsp of everyone's favourite Heinz Squeeze Tomato Ketchup: that itty bitty spoonful contains 4g sugar and contains high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and natural flavorings - all of which don’t sound very appetizing, do they?

This is why you should just make your own, and I'm so glad you are!

My recipe takes a little bit more time to make than some others, but it’s well worth it for that thick rich ketchup texture! This ketchup recipe has no sugar because the tomato paste already contains quite a bit of natural sugar - just like tomatoes in general when compared to other whole veggies. Done the right way like in my ketchup it will taste sweet without any sugar or even stevia!

Sugar-Free Homemade Ketchup (Heinz Ketchup Copycat) Recipe — Isabelle McKenzie (6)

The best part is that this sugar-free ketchup still tastes just like that iconic ketchup - sweet, vinegary, and not too tomatoey flavor! A perfect balance of sweetness and sharp acidity - just lovely!

Plus, it’s vegan, low carb! All you’ve gotta do is let it simmer, wait for it to thicken and reduce, blend it and boom a delicious sugar-free ketchup!

It will keep for at least a week in the fridge and if it separates a bit just give it a stir.

Just a little warning: this ketchup smells so good that spoon dipping maybe necessary while it’s cooking, just be careful to let your spoonful cool down a bit!

With all of that said, here’s your recipe!

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Sugar-Free Homemade Ketchup (Heinz Ketchup Copycat) Recipe — Isabelle McKenzie (7)

Isabelle McKenzie | Sept 9th 2019

  • prep time: 5 mins
  • cook time: 60 mins
  • total time: 65 mins

Servings: 30

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 oz tomato paste

  • 16 oz tomato puree

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tsp salt

  • 1 onion, minced

  • 1/2 tsp mustard

  • 1/3 tsp cloves

  • 1 tsp oregano

  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • pepper, to taste

  • 3 cloves garlic, mashed and minced

  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

  • 1/3 cup red wine or balsamic vinegar

HOW TO MAKE IT:

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add onion and salt, and cook until onion is softened. Pour in vinegars and bring to a boil. Add the tomato and tomato paste, and bring to another boil, stirring frequently.

  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients, stir well and reduce heat to medium-low. Bring to a gentle simmer, and let cook, uncovered, until desired thickness is reached, stirring occasionally. I cooked mine for about an hour, though if I had time I would have let it reduce further. It depends on the size on the pot you’re using. Taste the sauce to make sure you’re happy with the flavour, and then remove from heat and let cool about 20 minutes.

  3. Add the sauce to a blender, and blend until smooth. This ketchup will last for about 2 weeks in the fridge (if you haven’t eaten it all by then). Makes about 2 cups.

Nutrition:

  • Serving: 1 oz
  • Fat: 0.6g
  • Calories: 24

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Sugar-Free Homemade Ketchup (Heinz Ketchup Copycat) Recipe — Isabelle McKenzie (2024)

FAQs

Does Heinz make sugar free ketchup? ›

Amazon.com : Heinz Ketchup No Sugar Added 1 Count 750ml 25.36 fluid ounces From Canada : Everything Else.

What are the ingredients in Heinz ketchup? ›

Values calculated from %DV use current daily values for an adult 2,000 calorie diet (21 CFR 101.9(c)). Ingredients: TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, SALT, SPICE, ONION POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORING.

How does Heinz no sugar ketchup taste? ›

This has a natural tomato-ey flavor but not too strong. It tastes like regular ketchup but with a little tartness to it.

What is the best ketchup for diabetics? ›

Heinz No Sugar Added Tomato Ketchup is the thick & rich ketchup you love sweetened only with red ripe tomatoes.

Does sugar free ketchup have aspartame? ›

Does sugar free ketchup have artificial ingredients? Homemade ketchup has nothing artificial in them. However, store bought sugarless ketchup does. They contain aspartame and sucralose.

Why avoid Heinz ketchup? ›

It contains high quantities of sugar, salt, fructose, preservatives and corn syrup. All of these ingredients when combined together have an adverse effect on the body.

Can diabetics have Heinz ketchup? ›

Can you eat ketchup if you have diabetes? Yes. With ketchup , the concern might not be with the condiment itself but with the amount eaten. A tablespoon of ketchup has just under 5 grams of carbohydrates.

Does Heinz Simply ketchup have sugar in it? ›

From the Package. TOMATO CONCENTRATE FROM RED RIPE TOMATOES, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CANE SUGAR, SALT, ONION POWDER, SPICE, NATURAL FLAVORING.

Why does McDonald's not use Heinz ketchup? ›

However, in 2013 Heinz was acquired by a new company with a new CEO, Bernado Hees. Hees was the former CEO of Burger King, McDonald's fast food rival. Because of Hees' history with Burger King, McDonald's decided to end its 40-year partnership with Heinz and produce its own ketchup instead.

What is ketchup called in England? ›

In Britain, the word ketchup is used, but it's also often called tomato sauce, which sounds confusing if you're a fan of Italian food; in North America tomato sauce goes on pasta and pizza, not French fries.

Why is Heinz ketchup different? ›

Heinz's recipe also included a greater concentration of vinegar, which increased the acidity, making it more sour than its competitors. He also doubled the sugar, hitting the tongue's sweet spot.

What are the ingredients in Heinz zero sugar ketchup? ›

Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled White Vinegar, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Stevia Leaf Extract (Not Normally Found in Ketchup), Onion Powder.

Can I have Heinz sugar free ketchup on keto? ›

So can you have ketchup on Keto? Yes, but you have to select an option that has no added sugar and the nutritional value is naturally low in carbs. Heinz Tomato Sugar-Free Ketchup is a great option.

What has more sugar, co*ke or ketchup? ›

If you look at the amount listed per 100 grams, ketchup has more sugar. Although, you eat less ketchup than you drink Coca-Cola, so you're more likely to intake more sugar while drinking that than with having some ketchup on your burger or fries or whatever you have ketchup on.

What is an unhealthy ingredient in ketchup? ›

Two ingredients of concern in ketchup are salt and sugar. Per tablespoon, ketchup contains 4 grams of sugar and 190 milligrams of sodium. Although 4 grams of sugar doesn't seem like a lot, much of it comes from added sugar, as opposed to the natural sugar found in tomatoes.

What ketchup does not have high fructose corn syrup? ›

Hunt's 100% Natural Tomato Ketchup

Another all-natural option, this ketchup is made with cane sugar and doesn't contain corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup. "Hunts 100% Natural Ketchup [is a] variety that I would recommend to use in moderation," says Trista Best, Registered Dietitian at Balance One Supplements.

What ketchup has the least amount of sugar? ›

If indulging in these brands, pay attention to portion sizes to avoid going over your daily sugar limit.
  • Annie's – 4 grams sugar.
  • Whole Foods 365 – 4 grams sugar.
  • Heinz Simply – 4 grams sugar.
  • Woodstock – 3 grams sugar.
  • Sir Kensington's – 3 grams sugar.
  • Simply Balanced – 3 grams sugar.
  • Hunt's 100% Natural – 3 grams sugar.
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What is a natural substitute for ketchup? ›

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to traditional ketchup, consider making your own using fresh tomatoes, vinegar, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. This allows you to control the ingredients and reduce the amount of added sugars and preservatives.

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