5 from 21 votes
Caramelized Onion Jam
Caramelized Onion Jam transforms sweet onions into a deep brown, richly flavored condiment through slow cooking with herbs, a touch of sugar, salt, and balsamic glaze. This jam has a thick, jam-like texture that complements savory dishes. It requires patience to achieve the right caramelization without rushing the process.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
32 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or neutral vegetable oil
- 4 extra large onion sliced, white or yellow
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh (or use slightly less if using dried, leaves
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar optional
- ⅛ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
- Use a food processor with the slicing attachment to slice the onions.
- Heat a Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add in oil. Add in the onions and gently sauté over medium heat, until the onions reduce, stirring occasionally.
- It will take about 1 hour 20 minutes, or close to 90 minutes. Don't rush.
- Add in thyme, rosemary, brown sugar, sea salt, and balsamic near the end of the cooking process, when the onions have reduced significantly and are brown in colour.
- Store in a sterilized glass jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 1 pint.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
32kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
66mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
11IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.