Best Homemade Red Onion Jam Recipes

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ONION JAM



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 40m

Yield about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
4 large red onions, halved, peeled, and cut into thin (1/4-inch) slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups dry red wine
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
Juice and a few grates of zest from 1 lemon, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium saute pan, heat the oil until it begins to smoke lightly. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the onions give up their liquid, 3 to 5 minutes, and then add the red wine. Lower the heat and cook the onions until the wine reduces almost completely. Leave on low heat while you prepare the gastrique.
  • In a separate small pan, heat the honey until it begins to bubble and froth. Cook until the honey turns a light caramel color, an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red wine vinegar, simmer for a few minutes on low heat, and then shut off the heat. Pour the honey mixture over the onions and continue cooking them over low heat until all of the juice is absorbed and the onions are a jam-like consistency, 10 to 15 minutes. If you desire, add lemon juice and zest at this point. Taste for seasoning and transfer to a bowl to cool until ready to serve.

ONION JAM



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A family favorite. Expect a few wrinkled noses maybe at the title, but result is worth the effort. Maybe not for beginning cooks since there's a couple potentially tricky steps. Serve a cup of jam over a bar of cream cheese with crackers, or as a spread for meat sandwiches. Keep in refrigerator in covered container for up to two weeks.

Provided by WENDYMARIE37

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
4 cups onion, coarsely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir sugar into vegetable oil with a wooden spoon, stirring constantly until mixture is a light caramel-color, about 10 minutes. Mixture will be very hot.
  • Stir onion, salt, and black pepper into sugar mixture. Onions will immediately start to caramelize. Stir frequently over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and onions are browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour red wine vinegar into onion mixture and simmer until mixture has a jam consistency, about 30 minutes. Let cool to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 19 mg, Sugar 4 g

EASY ONION JAM



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This is an easy onion jam that is incredibly versatile. It enhances anything from rice or barley dishes to spreading on a piece of bread. Great accompaniment to chicken as well. You can substitute sherry vinegar for the balsamic vinegar.

Provided by Adam Schiff

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 onions, coarsely chopped
1 cup water
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until soft and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Add water, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is simmering. Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture thickens and reaches desired consistency, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 9.4 mg, Sugar 13.6 g

HOMEMADE RED ONION JAM



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Pile this red onion jam over thinly sliced steak on a soft onion roll for a delicious sandwich.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium red onions (about 1 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and sugar; simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until syrupy and jam-like, about 30 minutes. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

RED ONION JAM



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This great red onion jam recipe is courtesy of Michael Lomonaco. It pairs perfectly with one of our tasty steak recipes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Yield Makes enough for 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry red wine, preferably Syrah or Zinfandel

Steps:

  • Place oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions, and cook until they begin to soften and become translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add sugar and continue cooking for 1 minute. Carefully add vinegar and wine. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook until liquid has evaporated and onions are caramelized, about 3 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

SUNNY'S EASY ONION JAM



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     condiment

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pint

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups frozen pearl onions, defrosted and halved
1/4 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 large red onions, halved and thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 scallions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan on medium-low heat, add the pearl onions, vinegar, sugar, shallots, red onions, a pinch of salt, a few grinds of pepper and 1/4 cup water. Stir to combine, then cook until the onions are completely tender and caramelized, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Add the thyme and scallions to the cooked onions and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve on nachos, burgers, hot dogs, etc.

RED ONION JAM RECIPE



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Although it may look like a pile of caramelized onions, slowly reduced red wine and balsamic vinegar make this sweet, fruity, and tart onion jam so much more.

Provided by Joshua Bousel

Categories     Condiments and Sauces     Condiment     Jam / Jelly

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds red onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup dry red wine
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onions and cook until softened and just translucent, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in wine, sugar, thyme, vinegar, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat low, and let simmer until liquid thickens and becomes syrupy, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Transfer onion jam to a bowl and let cool, then serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, letting onion jam return to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize Makes about 1 cup, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

RED ONION MARMALADE



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Great recipe to serve in so many different ways - perfect with grilled steak, chicken, or even as an appetizer with crackers.

Provided by kdominy

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
¼ cup white sugar
1 cup dry red wine
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions and sugar in hot oil until onions start to caramelize, about 15 minutes. Stir red wine and balsamic vinegar into onion mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes more. Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 14.9 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

CARAMELIZED ONION JAM



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This savory jam is very good served with meats-we especially like it with venison. People who enjoy garlic and onions think it's terrific. -Vanessa Lambert, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield about 3-1/2 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 whole garlic bulbs
1 teaspoon canola oil
5 cups chopped sweet onions (1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup bottled lemon juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups sugar
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulbs; brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool 10-15 minutes. , In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Squeeze softened garlic into pan. Stir in cider vinegar, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, ginger and cloves. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in sugar. Return to a boil for 3 minutes. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; let stand for 3 minutes. Skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into three hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

ONION JAM



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This jam makes a delicious condiment for any meat, and is the stuffing for our Chicken Breasts Filled With Onion Jam.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 large Spanish onions
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Cut onions in half lengthwise; peel. Cut off ends; cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
  • Coat a 13-inch skillet with cooking spray, and set over medium heat. Add onions, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 15 minutes.
  • Add sugar; re-cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water; stir with a wooden spoon to dislodge any brown bits.
  • Cover, and cook until dark brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar and another 1/4 cup water. Continue cooking until liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Store, refrigerated, in an airtight container up to 1 week.

BACON-ONION JAM



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Here is a shockingly good accompaniment to chicken-liver pâté that came to The Times from the kitchen of the Fort Defiance in Brooklyn. But don't think that is its only use. Bacon-onion jam is also a terrific sandwich condiment. Paired with crumbled blue cheese, it's a fantastic topping for a serious, grown-up pizza pie. And because the recipe makes a lot of jam, all three options are possible. One note: Take your time. The point is to cook the mixture until it has achieved full jamminess. The onions should really caramelize. Covered, it will keep in the refrigerator for a week or so.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound slab bacon, diced into cubes
4 medium-size white or Spanish onions, peeled and diced
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set a Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat, and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat is completely rendered and the bacon has started to crisp, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the pot, and add the onions, mustard seed, brown sugar, vinegar and 3 tablespoons of water. Stir to combine, then cover the pot, lower the heat and allow the mixture to cook undisturbed for 15 or 20 minutes. Remove the top, stir again and then partly cover the pot. Allow the mixture to cook until most of the liquid is gone and the onions have achieved a dark brown jamminess, approximately 60 to 70 minutes. (Add a little more water as needed.)
  • Taste the jam, and add salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Remove mixture from heat, and allow to cool slightly. Spoon the jam into a jar or bowl, then allow to cool completely. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 223, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 287 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CARAMELIZED ONION JAM



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Keep this rich condiment in the refrigerator for nights when you need to elevate simply roasted chicken, steak, or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup water (or low-sodium chicken stock)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, heat oil overmedium heat and cook onions,covered, stirring occasionally untiltranslucent, about 15 minutes.Add water, vinegar, and sugarand cook uncovered, stirring, untilonions are caramelized, about30 minutes more. Season withsalt. Let cool completely.

RED ONION JAM



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This is wonderful with cheeses and cheese dishes, quiches and savoury pies, hamburgers, sausages, roast meats, lentil roast, and so much more..... The flavours develop the longer you keep it, so make ahead to get the sweetest mellow taste. This jam (or "confiture" if you want to be posh) keeps well in sealed sterilised jars and also makes a great gift at Christmas time. The recipe came from the December 2003 edition of the Sainsburys Magazine, but you don't need to wait for Christmas to make this!

Provided by Mrs B

Categories     Onions

Time 1h5m

Yield 570 ml

Number Of Ingredients 8

120 ml sunflower oil (or groundnut oil)
700 g red onions, very finely sliced
175 g caster sugar
150 ml sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grenadine, cordial
250 ml red wine
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wide shallow pan, then add the onions, sugar and salt and pepper: cook very gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the sherry vinegar, grenadine and red wine: continue to cook, uncovered, at a gentle simmer for a further 30 minutes, stirring regularly until it reaches the consistency of jam.
  • Allow to cool before decanting and sealing in sterilised jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 4.2, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.4

RED ONION MARMALADE



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Soft, sticky onion marmalade - great with pâtés and terrrines or a ploughman's lunch

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Condiment, Side dish, Snack

Time 2h15m

Yield Fills about four 500ml jars

Number Of Ingredients 10

2kg red onions or regular onions
4 garlic cloves
140g butter
4 tbsp olive oil
140g golden caster sugar
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaf
pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
75cl bottle red wine
350ml sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
200ml port

Steps:

  • Halve and thinly slice the onions, then thinly slice the garlic. Melt the butter with the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan over a high heat. Tip in the onions and garlic and give them a good stir so they are glossed with butter. Sprinkle over the sugar, thyme leaves, chilli flakes if using and some salt and pepper. Give everything another really good stir and reduce the heat slightly. Cook uncovered for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally. The onions are ready when all their juices have evaporated, they're really soft and sticky and smell of sugar caramelising. They should be so soft that they break when pressed against the side of the pan with a wooden spoon. Slow cooking is the secret of really soft and sticky onions, so don't rush this part.
  • Pour in the wine, vinegar and port and simmer everything, still uncovered, over a high heat for 25-30 minutes, stirring every so often until the onions are a deep mahogany colour and the liquid has reduced by about two-thirds. It's done when drawing a spoon across the bottom of the pan clears a path that fills rapidly with syrupy juice. Leave the onions to cool in the pan, then scoop into sterilised jars and seal. Can be eaten straight away, but keeps in the fridge for up to 3 months.

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