Caramelized Onion Jam
Delicious onion jam made from caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar, perfect for dressings, sandwiches, and spreading on artisanal bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat it over medium heat. Once hot, toss in the thinly sliced onions.
- Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to caramelize, which should take about 20-30 minutes. Keep an eye on them!
- After the onions are caramelized, stir in the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook for another 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Once thickened, season your onion jam with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer warm jam into sterilized jars, cool completely before sealing, or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For best results, cook the onions low and slow to achieve a deep rich color and flavor. This jam can be stored for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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