Balsamic Onion Marmalade
Transform your meals with the rich, savory-sweet allure of homemade Balsamic Onion Marmalade! This gourmet condiment combines tender, caramelized red onions with the tangy depth of balsamic vinegar, a hint of brown sugar, and aromatic fresh thyme, creating a velvety, jam-like spread bursting with flavor. Perfect for upgrading cheese boards, adding a gourmet touch to sandwiches, or serving as a zesty topping for grilled meats, this recipe is surprisingly simple yet incredibly versatile. With just 10 minutes of prep and a slow simmer that deepens the flavors, this make-ahead onion marmalade is a fridge staple you’ll want to keep on hand. Dive into this easy-to-make condiment and elevate your cooking with every spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large red onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the red onions into half-moons.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the onions and stir well to coat.
Pour in the balsamic vinegar and reduce the heat to low. Stir to combine.
Add the fresh thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, and water to the pan. Mix thoroughly.
Allow the mixture to simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a jam-like consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove the marmalade from the heat and let it cool slightly before transferring it to a clean, airtight jar or container.
Refrigerate until ready to use. The balsamic onion marmalade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.0 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1244 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 85.6 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1431 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
