Description
Spicy sweet onion marmalade is a deliciously unique condiment that will elevate your dishes with its perfect balance of sweetness and heat. This homemade jam combines the rich flavors of sweet onions, apple cider, and a hint of spice, making it an ideal addition to everything from grilled cheese sandwiches to roasted meats. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this versatile marmalade adds a gourmet touch to everyday meals. Plus, it’s easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, and it makes for an excellent gift for food lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2 pounds sweet onions (like Vidalia), thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple juice or unsweetened apple cider
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the sweet onions until you have about 6 cups.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add onions, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- If using pectin for thickening, stir it in now and bring the mixture to a full boil.
- Add honey and brown sugar; return to a rolling boil for one minute while stirring.
- Remove from heat and skim off foam if necessary; let cool before storing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: APPETIZERS
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg