I adapted this recipe from the one in the Eden cook book.
Onion Marmalade
1½ kg red & brown onions
1 clove of garlic finely chopped
4 tbsp sunflower oil
300g brown sugar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp white pepper
4 tbsp of white wine vinegar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp runny honey (optional)
Dash of vermouth or white wine (optional)
Peel and slice the onions thinly.
Heat oil in sauce pan over moderate heat, add onion and stir well. I also place a disc of grease proof paper over the onions in the saucepan lightly pressed down as it helps them sweat and soften. Replace pan lid and cook gently for 10 mins.
Add the remaining ingredients, cover, reduce heat and cook for another 40 mins. Stir from time to time to prevent sticking.
Remove the lid and cook for a further 30 mins, stirring regularly.
While the onions are working their magic, wash the jars and lids and place them on their sides in a preheated oven 150°C for at least 10 mins.
Carefully remove the jars and the lids. Then fill the jars with the onions mixture and seal the jars.
What do you do with Onion Marmalade?
I make something similar called Pushcart Onions ~ to put on hotdogs (or in our case veggie dogs) or other sandwiches.
Nancy, I love it on crusty bread and use it as a base in a sandwich, since I use no butter. It works well with a salad or on a pizza. It works with cold meats, thought I know you don’t go down that road.
Thanks! It sounds like a delicious bread or sandwich spread ~ far more interesting that butter or mayonnaise.
Will they be serving it at Hour House?
LOL! I might have to consult George about that, Nancy.
Not in a million years. just would not work on my toast..
Dianne, you probably like your toast dripping in butter, that kill me.
“You don’t lick knowledge off a stone” … but you can lick onion marmalade off a spoon. Yummy ! … 🙂
And very tasty it is too, John!
It’s really good on a roast beef sandwich.
I agree with you.
I’m a butter kinda gal!
and STEAK…
The onion marmalade would go with the steak.
Is this like a kind of chutney?
Barbara, close enough, but more like caramelised onion – thick and sweet.
yum!
I thought it would appeal to you.
Am forwarding a link to a friend who is lactose intolerant.
Thank you.
I’m going to make this after the holidays . I can taste it on my sandwich with my cranberry ketchup and slices of turkey, yummy.
Enjoy!