Almond Free Caramelized Onion Jam
Sweet, deeply savory, and impossibly rich, this caramelized onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more impressive. Butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme come together with slow-cooked yellow onions to build layers of flavor that feel far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. The process is all about patience — letting the onions melt down over medium heat until they hit that deep amber, jammy stage that no shortcut can replicate. Store-bought versions often sneak in additives or natural flavors that can be hard to verify, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. Spread it on a cheese board, pile it onto a grilled burger, or stir it into a pan sauce — it elevates just about anything it touches. Keep a jar in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 lb yellow onions (about 4 medium), thinly sliced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed
Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until foamy and just beginning to subside.
- 2
Add the sliced onions and salt, tossing to coat. Cook over medium heat, stirring every 3–4 minutes, until the onions have fully wilted and turned pale gold, about 20 minutes. If the onions begin to stick or brown unevenly before they have softened, add 1 tbsp of water and scrape up any fond.
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