Sunday, September 5, 2010

Onion Jam

This recipe is from the Better Homes and Gardens show, and looks very yummy.  I will have to make some for Xmas pressies.

Onion Jam.

Ingredients


1.5 kg brown onions, very finely sliced.
2 tablespoon veg oil
salt and pepper to season
2 cloves garlic finely sliced
1/2 teaspoons dried chilli flakes
1/2 reaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestorshire sauce
1 cup red wine
1/2 cup dark brown sugar

Method

Heat a large pan over a medium heat, Add onion and veg oil & season generously with salt and pepper. then cook for 25 minutes, stirring often until onion is very soft and well browned.


Add garlic, chilli & nutmeg and cook for 1 minute. Pour in vinegar and worcesteshire sauce, simmer until absorbed, then add the wine, a little at a time allowing it to evaporate before next addition.


Add sugar and bring to boil. Once mixture thickens, remove from heat and spoon into sterilised jars.