Persimmon Ketchup Recipes

12 DELICIOUS PERSIMMON RECIPES (+PERSIMMON APPLESAUCE)

Steps:

• Cook all ingredients in a slow cooker on high for 2 hours.
• Mash with a potato masher or use an immersion blender.

HOMEMADE TOMATO KETCHUP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to moderately-low.
• Simmer, partially covered, for an hour.
• Stir often and be sure ketchup doesn't scorch.
• Adjust seasonings and add more sugar or vinegar if you wish.
• Continue to simmer if not thickened.
• Process with a food mill using a medium size disc (approx. 5 mm). Pour ketchup into three sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• The pulp and sauce should be about the consistency of a thick tomato sauce.
• If not, return to the pot over medium heat until thickened.
• The ketchup will thicken further after canning and cooling.
• Cover jars loosely with new, two-piece lids.
• Let jars stand until ketchup cools and lids are slightly indented in center.
• Screw jars tightly closed and store in refrigerator.
• Ketchup will keep well for up to 6 months.

PERSIMMON KETCHUP

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 10 to 15 minutes or until it mounds on a spoon without dripping.
• Spoon into jars and let cool.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 6 months.