caramelized onion jam

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Lillian Russo
Long Island, NY

This is such a delicious spread! I've made it many times! Its easy to make and easy to eat! This spread goes SO fast at parties! You'll probably want to double this recipe because you won't be able to stop eating this! I found this recipe on a cooking site...it was posted by a cook known as Jimrug. The photo is my own.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -10
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For caramelized onion jam

  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn oil
  • 2 lb
    sweet onions - chopped
  • 1 tsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    rum
  • 1 Tbsp
    water
  • 1 tsp
    fresh thyme - minced
  • 1/2 tsp
    cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make caramelized onion jam

  • 1
    Heat 12 inch skillet on Med Low. Add oil and butter. Stir in onion and sugar. Season with Salt & Pepper. Cover and cook approximately 10 minutes stirring occasionally. If your doubling this recipe, than also double ALL the cooking times.
  • 2
    Remove lid and increase heat to Med High. Cook until onions are dark brown and quite soft. Approximately 10- 15 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from heat, stir in water. Transfer to a food processor. Add rum, vinegar and thyme. Pulse to a jam like consistency. Refrigerate 1 hr or up to 1 week.
  • 4
    Serve as spread on crackers or as a condiment on a cheese board.

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