Spice Free Caramelized Onion Jam
Sweet, tangy, and deeply savory all at once, this caramelized onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. The magic here is pure patience — low heat, a little butter, and time transform humble yellow onions into something silky, amber, and almost candy-like. A touch of honey rounds out the natural sweetness, while apple cider vinegar cuts through with just enough brightness to keep things balanced. Fresh thyme adds an herbal note without any heat or pungency, making this completely safe for anyone who needs to avoid spices entirely. So many store-bought jams and chutneys sneak in pepper, chili, or warming spices, so having a homemade version you can fully trust is genuinely useful. Pile it onto a cheese board, spread it over a sandwich, or stir it into a pan sauce — the possibilities are wide open. It 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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