HOLLY’S SWEET BALSAMIC ONION JAM OF LOVE RECIPE

ONION JAM PREPARATION AND COOKING TIME

• 1 pot or Dutch oven, a cutting board, and a sharp knife.
• This recipe works with frozen onions too!
• Depending on your cooking journey, the cooking time may vary. The final cook time my be 1 hour.

ONION JAM | RECIPE TIPS

• You can substitute fresh onions with frozen ones in this recipe, as well as mix firmer with more ripe onions. Everything will saute and simmer down just the same.
• The type of chop you choose is up to you. I prefer a medium dice, but you can also opt for long thin slices.
• Choose natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey. Brown sugar instead of white sugar to give you a much more complex taste.
• TIP #23  measure all the ingredients before beginning your cooking.

WHAT’S IN IT (INGREDIENTS)

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 pounds of mixed sweet and yellow onion and red.  (about 6-7 cups) It looks like a lot…but the onions will cook down.

• 6-7 cloves of thinly sliced garlic (less if you’re not fully committed to a moderate garlic taste)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 2-3 Tablespoon of a good quality balsamic vinegar

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup of honey
• Salt and Pepper to taste

EQUIPMENT  

Large pot like a dutch oven… Really any heavy-bottomed pot type will do.

LET’S PUT IT TOGETHER (INSTRUCTIONS) 

1. Peel and small dice (or thinly slice) the onions. OR BOTH.
2. Add the olive oil to a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic. Cook covered for 20-30 min.
3. Remove the lid and add the red wine, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and honey.
4. Cover and cook for another 45-60  minutes over low/med heat, stirring occasionally. You want the onions caramelized, dark golden color, soft and the majority of the liquid evaporated.  Season with salt and pepper.