Blackberry 5 Spice Ketchup
Blackberry 5 Spice Ketchup requires approximately 1 hour from start to finish. One serving contains 399 calories, 3g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 3. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a reasonably priced side dish. If you have pepper flakes, water, blackberries, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.
Instructions
In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat, combine the berries, vinegar, water, brown sugar, 5 spice powder, red pepper flakes and salt. When they begin to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, stirring often to keep the berries from sticking to the bottom and burning; about 30 minutes. The juices will thicken slightly.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow to cool.Strain pulp through sieve to remove seeds, being sure to rub all the berry pulp you can through the mesh. Discarding solids. Return remaining pulp and liquid to saucepan and add the butter and simmer another 10 minutes until thickened to a ketchup consistency.
Let cool, then pour into a sterilized jar and seal with a tight cap. Keep refrigerated.