It’s sweet, savory, and tangy, and it’s delicious on everything fromFrench friestoscrambled eggs.

According toNational Geographic in 2014, 97 percent of U.S. households reported having a bottle of ketchup.

The first known published tomato ketchup recipe appeared in 1812, andHenry J. Heinzstarted producing ketchup in 1876.

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Amy Sherman

Once it was produced commercially, it quickly became something people bought rather than made at home.

But have you ever had homemade ketchup?

It’s also super easy to make.

Want to get creative?