My Ground Cherry Ketchup Recipe

Elevate your taste buds with this unique and flavorful ground cherry ketchup! Made with a touch of nostalgia and a whole lot of deliciousness, this recipe uses sweet and tangy ground cherries (Physalis peruviana) to create a condiment unlike any other. Perfect for adding a burst of summery flavor to sausages, ham, pork or lamb chops, meatloaf, or even a cream cheese bagel! This small-batch recipe originated from a bountiful 2004 harvest, and it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience the magic of ground cherries!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 793.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Ground Cherry Ketchup

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How to Make My Ground Cherry Ketchup

  1. Finely mince 1 medium yellow onion.
  2. Cut 1 green bell pepper and 1 red bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Combine 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a blender and blend into a fine powder.
  4. Peel, core, and chop 2 medium apples into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Gently wash and remove the husks from 2 cups of fresh ground cherries.
  6. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the minced onions, bell peppers, spice powder, apples, ground cherries, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup tomato paste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  7. Simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the ketchup has thickened to a syrupy consistency (approximately 30-40 minutes).
  8. Carefully pour the ketchup into sterilized half-pint mason jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  9. Seal the jars tightly and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (for proper sealing and shelf stability). Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

713g

Fat

1g

Carbs

66g