Turkey Free Caramelized Onion Jam

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time55 min

4.9

(16)

Sweet, deeply savory, and impossibly rich, this caramelized onion jam is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more special. Yellow onions are coaxed low and slow in butter until they collapse into a glossy, amber tangle, then finished with honey, apple cider vinegar, and fresh thyme for a balance of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous that is genuinely hard to stop eating. The slow cooking process is the real magic here — patience and occasional stirring are all it takes to unlock that deep, complex flavor without any fancy equipment. It spreads beautifully on crusty bread, melts into grilled cheese, and elevates a simple cheese board in a way that feels far more impressive than the ingredient list suggests. Because every component is straightforward and plant-forward (aside from the butter and honey), there is no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden poultry-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought versions. Make a jar on the weekend and you will find yourself reaching for it all week long.

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Ingredients

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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