Paraben Free Caramelized Onion Jam
Sweet, deeply savory, and impossibly rich, this onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more intentional. Low heat and patience are the real secrets here — the onions slowly surrender their sharpness and transform into something glossy, amber, and almost candy-like over the course of nearly an hour on the stove. A splash of apple cider vinegar cuts through the sweetness just enough to keep things balanced, while honey and fresh thyme round out the flavor with floral, herby depth. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and whole — butter, onions, honey, vinegar, thyme — so there's no need to scan labels or second-guess what's hiding in a premade spread. Paraben-containing preservatives often sneak into processed condiments and jarred sauces, but making this at home means you control exactly what goes in. Spoon it onto a cheese board, pile it onto a burger, or stir it into a pan sauce and watch it disappear fast.
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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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