Description
This Spicy Sweet Onion Marmalade recipe strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy, making it a versatile condiment to elevate a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
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Onion Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2 pounds sweet onions, thinly sliced
Liquid Mixture:
- 1 cup apple juice or unsweetened apple cider
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and thinly slice the sweet onions until you have about 6 cups.
- Sautéing: In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onions, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook while stirring occasionally until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Thickening: If using low/no-sugar pectin, stir it in now and bring the mixture to a full boil.
- Adding Sweeteners: Add honey and brown sugar; return to a rolling boil for 1 minute while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from heat and skim any foam off the top if necessary.
Notes
- This marmalade can be stored in sterilized jars for future use.
- Adjust the level of red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Spicy Sweet Onion Marmalade, Onion Marmalade Recipe, Sweet Onion Jam, Condiment Recipe
