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.
