Caramelized Onion Jam Recipes

CARAMELIZED ONION JAM WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Fill a canning pot with water, set the lid in place, and heat on high heat until boiling. It can take awhile for the water to come to a boil, so get it started before you begin making the jam.
• Gather the jars you'll use, making sure each is clean and free of nicks in the rim, which could impede sealing.
• Bring a small pot of water to a simmer and turn off the heat. Drop the rings and lids into the water and leave them there until you're ready to screw them onto the filled jars.
• Put olive oil and onions in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat stirring only occasionally; cook until golden, about 10-15 minutes.
• Add sugar and balsamic vinegar and cook until thickened and somewhat syrup-y. Add salt, pepper, and herbs.
• Proceed with canning steps or cool and transfer to an airtight container for refrigerator storage.
• Ladle hot jam into quarter-pint, half-pint, or pint sized jars, leaving 1/4" head space. A canning funnel makes this easy.
• Wipe jar rims to remove any jam that may have spilled. A clean rim is essential to a good seal.
• Set jar lids in place. Screw bands on finger tight.
• Use a jar lifter to gently submerge jars into hot water in the canning pot. Water should cover the top of the jars by an inch. The water will cool somewhat in reaction to the addition of the jars. Return the water to a simmer and then set the timer.
• Process for 10 minutes 0-1,000 feet altitude; add an additional minute for every additional 1,000 feet in elevation.
• Remove jars from water using the jar lifter and transfer to a solid, towel-covered surface. Allow to cool for 24 hours.
• Check seals. Lids should be solid and pulled down tight. (if they flex and pop, the jar didn't seal; put unsealed jars in the refrigerator and use those first).
• Remove rings and wash outsides of jars. Store in a cool, dry place.

CARAMELIZED ONION JAM

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut top off garlic bulbs; brush with oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool 10-15 minutes. , In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Squeeze softened garlic into pan. Stir in cider vinegar, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, ginger and cloves. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in sugar. Return to a boil for 3 minutes. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; let stand for 3 minutes. Skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into three hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.,

CARAMELIZED ONION JAM

Steps:

• Remove papery outer skin from garlic bulbs, but do not peel or separate cloves.
• Cut the tops off of the bulbs and brush with vegetable oil.
• Wrap each bulb in foil and bake at 425 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.
• In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter for 30 to 40 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Squeeze softened garlic into pot and stir in both vinegars, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper, ginger and cloves.
• Bring to a rolling boil and gradually add sugar, stirring constantly, boiling for three minutes.
• Add pectin and boil for one minute more, stirring constantly.
• Remove pot from heat and let stand for three minutes. Skim off foam.
• Pour hot mixture into hot jars, leaving 1/2" of headspace.
• Adjust caps and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

CARAMELIZED ONION JAM

Steps:

• In a medium pot, heat oil overmedium heat and cook onions,covered, stirring occasionally untiltranslucent, about 15 minutes.Add water, vinegar, and sugarand cook uncovered, stirring, untilonions are caramelized, about30 minutes more. Season withsalt. Let cool completely.

CARAMELIZED ONION-BACON JAM

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Crumble bacon; set aside.
• Cook onions and shallots in bacon drippings over medium-low heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown and tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, cider and thyme. Reduce heat to low; cook 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in bacon. Cool to room temperature. Store covered in refrigerator.