Rice 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. Low and slow is the whole philosophy here — butter, onions, and patience do the heavy lifting, coaxing out a natural sweetness that no shortcut can replicate. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a drizzle of honey balance the richness perfectly, while fresh thyme adds just enough herbal brightness to keep things interesting. Every single ingredient in this recipe is naturally free of rice and rice-derived additives, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved. It's a genuinely clean, whole-ingredient recipe that happens to fit the bill without any compromise on flavor. Spoon it over grilled meats, stir it into a cheese board, or pile it onto a crusty slice — the possibilities are almost embarrassingly good. Make a batch on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for the jar 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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