RECIPE

Prune Ketchup

  • ACTIVE: 10 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes about 1 1/3 cups

This sweet-tart condiment reveals Grant Achatz's love of dark fruits and fennel-like flavors such as star anise. It's a great complement to highly seasoned meats, like meat loaf and sausages, and simply cooked duck and pork.

  • ACTIVE: 10 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 MIN
  • SERVINGS: makes about 1 1/3 cups
  • BASIC-EASY
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1 cup pitted prunes
    2. 1 cup water
    3. 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
    4. 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
    5. 2 tablespoons sugar
    6. 1 star anise pod
    7. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine all of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderate heat until prunes are very soft, about 20 minutes. Discard the star anise pod.
  2. Puree the ketchup in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Make Ahead

The ketchup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.