Pregnancy Friendly Caramelized Onion Jam
Sweet, deeply savory, and impossibly rich, this slow-cooked onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. Made with simple, whole ingredients — unsalted butter, yellow onions, honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme — there's nothing hidden or questionable in here, which is exactly what you want when you're being more mindful about what goes into your body. The low-and-slow cooking process draws out the onions' natural sugars until they collapse into a glossy, amber-colored spread that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Apple cider vinegar adds a gentle brightness that keeps the sweetness balanced, while fresh thyme brings an herby depth that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. It's wonderful spooned over eggs, stirred into pasta, layered onto a grilled cheese, or served alongside roasted vegetables — basically anywhere you want a hit of complex, comforting flavor. Store it in the fridge and you'll find yourself reaching for it 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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