Apricot/Habanero Ketchup

Put all the ingredients in a large pot, and bring the mixture to a boil. Boil while stirring until the apricots are soft and mushy. Turn the heat down and let the ketchup simmer until reduced to the desired consistency. It should take about an hour but also depends on how thick you want it. Remember to stir regularly.

If desired, you can remove the big spices before blending, depending on how powerful your blender is. Blend the ketchup in a blender and run it through a sieve. Then add the ketchup it into sterilized glass bottles. If you’re not using this ketchup right away, you need to process the bottles for 10 minutes in a boiling-water bath. See National Center for Home Food Preservation for additional information on safe food preservation. Enjoy!