Onion Jam
A sweet and savory onion jam that enhances any meal, perfect for cheeseboards and burgers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the thinly sliced onions to the skillet and sauté slowly, stirring occasionally, for about 30-40 minutes.
- Once the onions are caramelized, stir in the brown sugar and apple cider vinegar.
- Continue cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken.
- Once thickened, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the jam to sterilized jars for canning, or let it cool and store it in the refrigerator.
Notes
Patience is critical for caramelizing onions; rushing won’t yield the desired flavor. This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or canned for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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