Onion jam is a delicious way to add flavour to any dish. With a balance of sweet and savoury, it's the perfect accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers, or even as an addition to your favourite cheese plate. To make this easy-to-prepare spread, start by sautéing thinly sliced onions in melted butter until they are golden and fragrant. Then add sugar, white wine vinegar and spices like bay leaf, thyme and coriander and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Finally, stir in honey for sweetness and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the mixture to cool before transferring it into a jar or container; keep refrigerated for up to two weeks. Enjoy!

How to eat onion jam?

Onion jam is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Spread it onto toasted bread for a simple yet tasty snack, or use it as a topping on burgers, grilled meats, and cheese boards. Add it to your favourite sandwich or wrap recipe for extra zing, or dollop some on top of scrambled eggs for omelettes. Include onion jam in your favourite salad dressing recipes for an added boost of sweetness and tanginess. You can even use onion jam as an ingredient in sauces, glazes, and marinades - just make sure to add it near the end of the cooking process to prevent burning or any off flavours. Any way you choose to enjoy this tasty jam will be sure to please your taste buds!

Quick and Easy onion jam tip

Here are some quick tips for making onion jam - 

• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat that will take your dish to the next level!
• When making onion jam, it's important to start with thinly sliced onions so that they caramelise faster. The resulting jam will be full of sweet, savoury flavour and delicious texture!
• Sauté the onions in butter over low heat, stirring occasionally until they are golden and fragrant. This slow-cooking process is essential to ensure that all of the flavours come together perfectly and result in a delicious spread. Enjoy!

How to make Onion Jam 

1. Start by peeling and slicing your onions. Heat a cast iron pan on medium low heat. Add some oil into the pan and add the onions over it. Saute and sweat the onions for 10 minutes. Add salt and brown sugar into them and mix. 
2. Add balsamic vinegar and orange juice over the onions and mix them for 30 more minutes. Zest an orange over the onion and mix it all to incorporate.  
3. Deglaze the pan with some water and mix it together, so that it turns completely dark and the consistency of a jam. Take them out of the pan and serve them as they are or chill them for a while.  

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Expert Tips

1. You can also add a knob of butter in the beginning with the oil to add some more flavour.
2. The onions need to be cooked slowly so that they release all of their flavour.
3. The brown sugar helps with the caramelization process.

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Onion Jam Recipe

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Category

Accompaniment

Servings

300g

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

400 minutes

Calories

200

A different recipe of this onion jam that can take your regular chips to another level and change the dipping game.

Author:

Arjun

Ingredients

• Oil: 1 tbsp
• Sliced onions: 3-4 
• Salt: to taste 
• Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
• Balsamic vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Orange zest: 1 orange 
• Orange juice: 1 orange

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Directions

1. Start by peeling and slicing your onions. Heat a cast iron pan on medium low heat. Add some oil into the pan and add the onions over it. Saute and sweat the onions for 10 minutes. Add salt and brown sugar into them and mix.

2. Add balsamic vinegar and orange juice over the onions and mix them for 30 more minutes. Zest an orange over the onion and mix it all to incorporate.
3. Deglaze the pan with some water and mix it together, so that it turns completely dark and the consistency of a jam. Take them out of the pan and serve them as they are or chill them for a while.

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Recipe Note

The orange infusion adds so much flavour and the fresh zest on top ensures constant orange perfume for weeks. This is good to store for 2 months in a glass jar in the fridge.