Recipe: Onion-Thyme Jam
This recipe began as a way to use up a big bunch of sweet Texas onions and a handful of fresh thyme, cooking them down into a thick, sweet and savory jam that we intended to throw in the freezer for some future use. But after slathering a spoonful onto homemade bread, we were hooked and the jam never quite made it into the freezer…
We have been relishing the jam on crackers and bread – by itself or with a bit of tangy goat cheese that perfectly complements the onions and herbs.
Although it takes some time on the stove, it’s dead easy to make and a layer of onion-thyme jam could add depth of flavor to all kinds of dishes, from pizzas to tarts and sandwiches. Feel free to try other herbs, too, such as rosemary or sage.
Onion-Thyme Jam
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 40 minutes
Makes about 1 cup
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons
unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons
olive oil
- 4
medium red or sweet onions, diced (about 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons
fresh thyme leaves, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried
- 1
bay leaf
- 1
roasted garlic clove, mashed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup
apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons
packed brown sugar
Instructions
Melt the butter and olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions, thyme, bay leaf, garlic, salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until very soft, about 20 minutes.
Uncover, add the vinegar and sugar, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, 20 minutes or longer. Remove the bay leaf.
Transfer jam to a bowl and let cool. Taste and season with more salt and pepper as needed.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to a few days. Let come to room temperature before serving.
Related: Three Onion Jam Recipes
(Images: Emily Ho)