Heirloom Onion Jam
Makes 1 cup
Time 1 hr 35 min
The fruity sweetness of onions lends themselves perfectly to this condiment, excellent on sandwiches and delicious with sharp cheese and roasted pork. Look for an assortment of heirloom onions in your store.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 large heirloom or sweet onions (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1 tablespoon plum or seedless berry preserves
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
In a medium skillet, combine onions and red wine and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover and simmer until the onions are soft, about 30 minutes.
Uncover skillet and add honey, vinegar and red pepper flakes.
Simmer uncovered until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 45 minutes.
Stir in preserves and cook until onion mixture is thick and liquid has become a glaze, 3 to 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Let onion jam cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate.
Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: About 2 Tablespoons, 50 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 11g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 0g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 large heirloom or sweet onions (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
- 1 tablespoon plum or seedless berry preserves
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper