Coconut 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. The magic comes from patience — low, slow heat coaxes yellow onions into a soft, amber-colored spread that's rich with natural sweetness before a hit of honey and apple cider vinegar sharpens the whole thing beautifully. Fresh thyme ties it all together with an herby, slightly floral note that keeps the flavor from tipping too sweet. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you never have to second-guess what's in the jar. Spread it on a cheese board, pile it onto a burger, stir it into a grilled cheese, or spoon it over roasted chicken — it genuinely works on almost anything. The technique is simple enough for a weeknight but the result tastes like something you'd find at a specialty food shop.
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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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