Caramelized Onion Jam

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Photo: Con Poulos
Yield:
Makes 1 1/2 cups

Keep this rich condiment in the refrigerator for nights when you need to elevate simply roasted chicken, steak, or fish.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 pounds onions, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup water (or low-sodium chicken stock)

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • Coarse salt

Directions

  1. 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.

Cook's Notes

Onion jam can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Originally appeared: Whole Living, October 2011

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