Lactose 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 special. Slow-cooked yellow onions transform into a glossy, amber-hued spread with the help of honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme — a combination that hits every note of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous at once. The butter here is the only dairy in the recipe, and at just two tablespoons spread across the entire batch, it contributes richness without the lactose load that heavier dairy ingredients would bring. For anyone who finds cream- or cheese-heavy recipes off the table, this one delivers serious depth of flavor through technique and time rather than dairy. The long, patient cook over medium-low heat is what does the heavy lifting — no shortcuts, just beautifully softened onions that practically melt into a jammy, spoonable consistency. Spoon it onto a charcuterie board, pile it onto a burger, stir it into a grain bowl, or serve it alongside roasted meats — it elevates just about anything. A jar of this in the fridge is one of those small kitchen wins that pays off all week long.

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