quebec ketchup

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11 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Aug 6, 2015

This is actually a chutney that is served at Quebec's Winter Carnival. Serve it with beef, pork, or - as the Québeçois like it - with a pâté. Prep time includes 24 hour refrigeration time.

prep time
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered (3 pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
  • 1 stick cinnamon (3-inch) broken
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 medium cooking apple, such as rome, peeled and quartered
  • 1 medium pear, peeled and quartered
  • 1 can (8.25 oz.) sliced peaches, drained

How To Make quebec ketchup

  • Step 1
    Place a colander in a 2-quart glass measure or medium bowl. Place tomatoes in colander; sprinkle salt over tomatoes. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 12 hours. Discard liquid.
  • Step 2
    Place cloves, allspice, and cinnamon on a small piece of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie with string to make a pouch.
  • Step 3
    Combine the tomatoes, cheesecloth pouch, sugar, and remaining ingredients in a large non-reactive Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook, uncovered, 1 1/2 hours, stirring frequently. Discard the cheesecloth pouch.
  • Step 4
    Ketchup can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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Category: Fruit Sauces
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Canadian

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