Savor tart cherries year round by canning this interesting ketchup. With a mixture of sweet, tart and spice, you may never go back to the traditional tomato-based condiment. Makes 2 pints
Ingredients
- 3 c. fresh or frozen (thawed) pitted Montmorency cherries
- ¼ c. cider vinegar
- ¼ c. honey
- ¼ c. brown sugar
- ¼ tsp dried ginger
- ½ tsp dried ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- a pinch of cayenne pepper a pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy saucepot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Let cool slightly and puree in a blender (preferred method) or a food processor. The ketchup will be smoother processed in a blender. If the ketchup seems too thin, place it back into the saucepot and reduce for a few minutes. Remember that the ketchup will thicken as it cools.
Refrigerate for future use or place in sterilized jars and process using traditional canning techniques.
