Celery Free Caramelized Onion Jam

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time55 min

4.9

(16)

Sweet, deeply savory, and impossibly rich, this onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. Slow-cooked yellow onions transform over low heat into something almost unrecognizable — silky, amber-colored, and packed with natural sweetness that no shortcut can replicate. A touch of honey deepens that caramel note, while apple cider vinegar cuts through the richness and keeps the flavor bright and balanced. Fresh thyme ties it all together with an herby, slightly floral finish. The ingredient list is short and completely straightforward, so anyone avoiding celery and celery-derived additives — which sneak into a surprising number of store-bought condiments and flavor bases — can spread this on everything without a second thought. Pile it onto a cheese board, swirl it into a grilled cheese, or spoon it over roasted meat; it earns its place every single time. A jar in the fridge means you're always just minutes away from turning a simple meal into something that feels genuinely considered.

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Ingredients

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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