Description
A sophisticated, sweet‑heat onion marmalade made from caramelized sweet onions simmered in apple juice, cider vinegar, honey and spices—perfect as a condiment or spread.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
2 lb sweet onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
1 cup apple juice or unsweetened apple cider
½ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup honey
½ cup brown sugar
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp coarse salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp dry mustard powder
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice sweet onions to yield approximately 6 cups.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onions, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes until onions are softened and fragrant.
- Optional: If using low- or no-sugar pectin, stir it in now and bring to a full boil.
- Add honey and brown sugar; return to a rolling boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat, skim foam if necessary, and let cool slightly. Transfer to jars or serving dishes.
Notes
- Use sweet onions like Vidalia or Walla Walla for best flavor.
- Add more red pepper flakes for increased heat or substitute smoked paprika for smoky flavor.
- Swap apple cider vinegar with balsamic for richer acidity.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
