Sweet Onion Jam         Veg  CD  ACC
 

Vegetarian  Cold   Accompaniment   Conserve  Pickles Preserve  Preserves  Preserving

Ingredients

6 Medium Sweet Onions, sliced

4 tbsp Butter

2 teasp Vegetable Oil

½ teasp Salt

75g/3oz  Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the jars (see notes below).

2. Melt the butter and vegetable oil in a heavy frying pan. Add the onions and sauté until slightly brown. Season with salt.

3. Reduce the heat, the continue to cook, stirring constantly, until caramel colour and tender.  Add the brown sugar and continue to cook, stirring all the time, until dissolved.

4.  Spoon into warm jars, cover and label (see notes below).

May be reheated.  Serve with chicken or turkey.

Notes:    see also General preparations

Jars - Use jars which are free from cracks, chips or flaws – the best sizes to use are 450g/1lb although 1kg/2lb jars can be successfully used for pickling fruit.  Prepare the jars by washing well in warm soapy water and rinsing thoroughly. Dry the jars in a cool oven (140C, 275F, Gas Mark 1).  Fill whilst still warm to prevent the jars from cracking when the hot filling is added.

Filling the jars –  Fill  to the top then wipe the rims of the jar with a damp cloth. Immediately cover with a waxed disc whilst still hot (wax side down). Allow to cool then cover with cellophane,  securing with a rubber band. For long term storage secure the cellophane with a screw top lid.

Storage – Store in a refrigerator.

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