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Yum onion jam! Great for burgers and sweet talking the boss!
I love making jams, but when I was a little stumped on what type of jam to make for a Christmas hamper, my boss came to the rescue! He suggested Onion Jam. So I trawled the net looking for the perfect jam recipe! But I couldn't find one that was perfect, so I decided to make my own, hope you like it as much as my boss does! :)

Posted by Miss Dee from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia • Published See Miss Dee's 27 projects »
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  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 1
    Step 1

    Slice onions in thin rings and place in pot with oil. Make sure onions are of uniform thickness.

    Cook onions slowly on low heat until soft. Do not overcook them.

  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 2
    Step 2

    Once onions are cooked add in the sugar and slowly stir the sugar until it is melted. Make sure to constantly stir the onions.

  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 3
    Step 3

    Add in two tablespoons of seeded mustard and stir. Set one tablespoon mustard aside for later.

  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 4
    Step 4

    Stir in red wine vinegar, red wine and balsamic vinegar and increase heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes.

    Make sure to stir onions as it cooks.

  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 5
    Step 5

    Once the onions have been cooked in the vinegar and wine, they will look medium brown in colour. Remove them from the liquid and set aside. Bring heat to high and cook liquid until it has reduced to half of original amount.

  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 6
    Step 6

    Once the liquid has been reduced and thickened, place the onions back in the pot and continue to cook for approx 60 minutes.

    The liquid will reduce further and the onions will be completely cooked at this point. Add in last tablespoon of seeded mustard and mix in well.

  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 7
    Step 7

    To ensure that the jam in ready to be put into jars, place a small amount on a spoon and allow to cool.

    If the jam is still runny, return to stove top and cook for a further 10 minutes or until jam sets on a spoon.

    The jam is ready if it sets to a semi solid state.

  • How to make jam. Onion Jam - Step 8
    Step 8

    Once it's ready, allow to cool to room tempreture.

    Jam can be stored in sanitised jars in the fridge for up to a two months!

    Enjoy on burgers, sandwiches and yummy roasts (or as a great hamper filler)!

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KMOM14
KMOM14 · Fort Wayne, Indiana, US · 378 projects
Never heard of onion jelly before! I love onions and this sounds delicious.
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Miss Dee
Miss Dee · Melbourne, Victoria, AU · 27 projects
It's SUPER yum! I never ate it before I made it so i really didn't know what to expect, but now I love it. It's hard to describe, it's savory yet sweeet, spicy yet mild and a little vinegary. Excellent on hot toast as a midnight snack!!!
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kelly k.
kelly k.
I have never heard of onion jam!! So what exactly does it taste like? Kudos for you being so creative
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