Homemade Onion Jam
A sweet and savory onion jam perfect for adding flavor to meals or spreading on bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the onions: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and caramelized, about 20-30 minutes.
- Sweeten the mix: Once your onions are beautifully caramelized, stir in the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook to combine.
- Simmer to perfection: Continue to cook the mixture, stirring until it thickens and achieves a jam-like consistency, about 15-20 minutes more.
- Cool down: Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Store your masterpiece: Transfer the onion jam to sterilized jars for canning or keep it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Try adding whiskey or port wine for deeper flavor. Customize with spices like cinnamon or crushed red pepper for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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