Description
Spicy sweet onion marmalade is a delectable condiment that marries the sweetness of onions with a touch of heat, making it an essential addition to your culinary repertoire. This gourmet spread enhances sandwiches, grilled cheeses, and charcuterie boards while also serving as an exceptional glaze for meats. Its versatility allows it to shine at casual gatherings or formal events alike. With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can create this flavorful marmalade in under 40 minutes. Whether you’re looking to elevate your meals or impress guests with a homemade gift, this spicy sweet onion marmalade is sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter
- 2 pounds sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple juice or unsweetened apple cider
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup honey
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Peel and thinly slice the sweet onions until you have about 6 cups.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add onions along with apple juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard powder, and red pepper flakes. Cook while stirring occasionally until softened (about 5–7 minutes).
- If using low/no-sugar pectin, stir it in now and bring the mixture to a full boil.
- Add honey and brown sugar; return to a rolling boil for 1 minute while stirring continuously until thickened.
- Remove from heat and skim any foam off the top if necessary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg