Caramelized Onion Jam
Transform your everyday meals with this rich and savory Caramelized Onion Jam, the ultimate condiment for elevating cheese boards, burgers, and more. Made with sweet yellow onions slowly caramelized in a luxurious blend of olive oil and butter, this jam achieves a deeply golden hue and velvety texture. A touch of balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and fresh thyme amplifies its sweet, tangy, and herbaceous flavors, while simmering low and slow ensures a perfect jam-like consistency. Ready in under an hour, this versatile recipe is an effortless yet gourmet addition to your culinary repertoire. Ideal for meal prep, it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it a go-to pairing for all your savory favorites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Peel the onions and slice them thinly into evenly sized half-moons.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter has melted.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the oil and butter mixture.
Sprinkle the onions with the salt and pepper, and stir again to combine.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the onions to cook, stirring occasionally, for 25–30 minutes until they are golden brown and caramelized. Be careful not to let them burn.
Once the onions are caramelized, add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme leaves, and water to the skillet.
Stir well to combine and simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes over low heat, allowing the mixture to thicken into a jam-like consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Transfer the caramelized onion jam to a clean jar or container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a condiment for cheese boards, sandwiches, burgers, or roasted meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2406 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1033 mg | 22% | |
*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.
