Xanthan Gum 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. A slow, patient cook transforms humble yellow onions into something silky and complex, with honey adding floral sweetness and apple cider vinegar cutting through with just the right amount of brightness. Fresh thyme ties it all together in a way that feels genuinely homemade rather than store-bought. Many jarred onion jams and chutneys sneak in stabilizers or thickeners to get that glossy, spreadable texture — here, the magic happens entirely through time and heat, no additives needed. That makes it a naturally clean option for anyone avoiding gum-based thickeners, and the ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward. Slather it on a cheese board, pile it onto a burger, or spoon it over roasted chicken — honestly, it's hard to go wrong.
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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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