Pistachio 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 impressive. Slow-cooked yellow onions transform over low heat into something silky and complex, with honey adding a floral sweetness and apple cider vinegar cutting through with just the right amount of brightness. Fresh thyme ties it all together with an herby, aromatic note that feels genuinely special. The ingredient list is refreshingly short — butter, onions, pantry staples — so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking in. It's the kind of recipe where patience does most of the heavy lifting; the stove does the work while you check in every few minutes. Spread it on a cheese board, pile it onto a burger, or stir it into a grilled cheese, and it will quietly become the most requested thing you make.
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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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