Sesame 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 over nearly an hour of patient stirring into a glossy, amber spread that balances natural sweetness with a bright hit of apple cider vinegar and the earthy lift of fresh thyme. The honey rounds it all out without tipping things into candy territory — it's complex in the best way. Store-bought versions often sneak in unexpected additives or flavor enhancers, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the jar. The ingredient list is refreshingly short: butter, onions, honey, vinegar, thyme, salt, and a little water to keep things from scorching. Spread it on a cheese board, pile it onto a burger, or stir it into a pan sauce — it earns its place every single time. A small batch keeps in the fridge for up to three days, though it rarely lasts that 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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