Artificial Flavors Free Caramelized Onion Jam
Sweet, tangy, and deeply savory all at once, this onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more interesting. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — real butter, fresh thyme, apple cider vinegar, and honey — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what "natural flavor" actually means. The slow cooking process is where the magic happens: yellow onions gradually surrender their sharpness and transform into something rich, glossy, and almost candy-like without a drop of artificial anything. A splash of apple cider vinegar at the end cuts through the sweetness and gives the jam a bright, complex edge that store-bought versions rarely achieve. Spread it on a cheese board, pile it onto a burger, or stir it into a grilled cheese — it elevates just about everything. The patience required is minimal compared to the reward, and the result is a jar of something genuinely special that you made from scratch.
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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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