This sweet and savory onion jam is a simple, flavorful condiment that adds richness to meats, burgers, and creamy cheeses.
Key Ingredients
Prunes have a sweet and chewy texture made from the European Plumbs. Delicious and a great source of fiber. great in this recipe.
Onions-Sweet white vedalias are good onions to use for this recipe that have a sweetness to them already.
Honey- come in many variety of flavors, Some farmers have summer and fall honey varieties. What ever suits your taste. A little sweet is always good.
Thyme a beautiful earthy herb used in beef, turkey and chicken dishes. Goes great with onions
Roast Beef on Irish Cheddar topped with onion Jam on s sliced French bread .
Roast Beef on Irish Cheddar topped with some onion Jam on some French bread.
*Grill French bread cut on a diagonal with a little olive oil.
*add a slice of cheddar and melt it just a little
* top with really good roast beef and a spoon of Onion Jam.
*You can use Gruyere, goat cheese, ricotta even cream cheese instead of the Irish cheddar. Any kind of creamy cheese is good!
Onion Jam
Author: Nicole Martineau
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Ingredients
· 2 medium white onions, finely chopped
· 2 tbsp olive oil
· ½ cup prunes, chopped
· 1 garlic clove, minced
· ¼ tsp salt
· ½ tsp black pepper
· 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
· 1 tbsp fresh thyme
Directions
1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chopped onions, chopped prunes, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
3. Cook the mixture until the onions soften and the color begins to deepen.
4. Stir in the honey or brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
5. Continue cooking until the onion mixture turns a rich brown color and thickens to a jam-like texture. Add a splash of water if needed to help the ingredients cook down evenly.
6. Stir in the fresh thyme during the last few minutes of cooking.
7. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in Jam jars.
Serving Suggestions
This onion jam is a flavorful way to dress up meat, especially for onion lovers. The fruit adds natural sweetness, while the fresh thyme gives it a bright, savory finish.
Serve it with creamy cheeses such as goat cheese, Camembert, Brie, or Fontina. It is also delicious on a beef burger topped with sautéed mushrooms and melted soft cheese. Pair with a glass of red wine for a perfect finishing touch.
Notes
· Prunes can be replaced with figs or dates for a naturally sweet variation.
· Honey can be substituted with brown sugar or maple syrup.
· A small splash of water or white wine can help the mixture cook down without sticking.