Hazelnut Free Caramelized Onion Jam
Sweet, deeply savory, and impossibly silky, this caramelized onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. Butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme are all you need to coax humble yellow onions into something that feels genuinely gourmet. The slow, patient cooking process is the real magic here — layers of natural sweetness develop over low heat until the onions collapse into a rich, amber-colored spread with a complex flavor that no shortcut can replicate. Spreads like this can sometimes hide unexpected additives or flavoring blends when bought at the store, but this one is built entirely from straightforward kitchen staples, so you know exactly what's in the jar. Slather it on a cheese board, pile it onto a burger, tuck it into a grilled sandwich, or spoon it alongside roasted meats — it elevates just about anything. Make a batch on the weekend and keep it in the fridge for easy, impressive meals 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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