Delicious Recipe For Onion Jam

Depending on how the onions are prepared, the results are different. If you roast the onion in the oven instead of boiling it in water, it takes on a very special taste.

In this article, we’ll tell you a really great recipe for onion jam. Onion jam is an original and spicy jam variation. It is the perfect side dish for countless dishes. This culinary delight should not be missed.

This innovative jam goes well as an accompaniment to an aperitif, fish or meat and even enhances the taste of conventional cheese sandwiches. So take a look at our delicious recipe for onion jam and see for yourself.

Onion jam has a sweet taste and is very easy to make. As is well known, the onion is a wonderful, versatile vegetable. It is healthy, tasty and very spicy. The onion has become an indispensable part of our everyday life and our kitchen.

Benefits of onion jam

• Allergy-inhibiting effect:  the onion is an excellent source of iron, phosphorus and vitamin E. This promotes the formation of new red blood cells.
• Diuretic and detoxifying: Thanks to its high potassium content, it works against water retention and regulates high blood pressure.
• Vitamin B supplier: The onion is an important supplier of vitamin B and magnesium. These active ingredients strengthen our nervous system and our muscles. The onion provides energy and thereby improves our quality of life.
• Works  antioxidant : Thanks to their high content of vitamins A, C and flavonoids, we get an adequate dose of antioxidants.
• Helps with constipation: The onion fights constipation and regulates the digestive system. It also helps prevent intestinal parasites.

Recipe for onion jam

The onion jam is very easy to make. Have several matching jam jars ready to preserve them as best as possible after completion.  The recipe is intended for 1 kilo of jam, so you should prepare enough jars beforehand.

To give the jam a particularly spicy and special taste, the onions are braised in the oven in advance instead of boiling in a water bath. You can of course decide for yourself how you prepare the onions. There are even some cooks who stew the onions in the wood-burning oven. So it just depends on your own personal taste.

ingredients

• 1 kg of fresh onions
• 500 g of sugar

preparation

1. First line the baking sheet with aluminum foil. Then peel and wash the onions, spread them on the baking sheet and sprinkle with a dash of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Then stew the prepared onions in the oven at 200 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Please make sure to turn the onion every now and then so that all sides are fried.
2. As soon as the onion is ready, we take it out of the oven and let it rest for a moment. Meanwhile we are preparing  a saucepan with approx. 3 – 3.5 glasses water  and the sugar  in front.
3. Now the braised onions are added and everything is cooked over medium heat for about 30 minutes. Please stir several times so that the onion does not burn. The jam should now slowly caramelize and take on a dark tone. The delicious scent should also fill your nose at this point. Keep stirring more often so that the mixture does not burn or stick to the pot, otherwise the taste of the onion jam will change.
4. After the specified time, the jam is removed from the hotplate. Then let it rest for about 10 minutes before we pour the jam into the prepared jars. The short rest period is very important so that the jam takes on the right consistency. For the right preservation, we recommend boiling the filled glasses in a water bath again. Please make sure that the jars are properly closed and that the closure is waterproof. When you hear the lids pop open, the jam is ready.

This recipe for onion jam is a sweet, caramelized jam. There are of course more. If you like, you can also add balsamic vinegar, butter, and 200 grams of brown sugar to the same amount of onion. We recommend a little honey to refine the taste.

The first variant, however, is easier to prepare and has a very special taste. If you want to try something new and would like to combine different flavors, you should definitely try this spicy jam.

This recipe for onion jam goes well with whole grain toast (as shown in the picture above). Simply put a slice of goat cheese on the toast and then add a spoonful of onion jam. A perfect and original starter that your guests will rave about for a long time.