| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 60 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 293 | 10g | 1.5g | 50g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 42g | 2g | 3g | 0.2g |
On the shores of Charleston, South Carolina, where the supper traditions are as deep as the southern roots, I discovered my passion for perfecting the quintessential Southern culinary concoctions. It was here that I fell in love with the subtle magic of Vidalia Onion Jam. A dangerously addictive concoction, full of delightful Southern charm and bursting with flavor in every tiny morsel. It hails from my kitchen, where the echoes of clinking cutlery and simmering sauces ring out continuously. Now, let me tempt you into understanding why I love this particular recipe more than most.
Sweet onions and Southern Charm
This is not an ordinary onion jam recipe, my dear food-lovers. Every ingredient in the Vidalia Onion Jam is selected not only for its unique contribution to the overall taste, but also for its health benefits. The essential ingredient, Vidalia onions, named after the town in Georgia, are renowned for their wondrously sweet character. They are an excellent source of Vitamin C, great for boosting immunity and promoting healthy skin. We also can’t forget the contribution of fresh rosemary and thyme, aromatic herbs that also offer an avalanche of health benefits, with rosemary having been found to be a powerful antioxidant and thyme being a great source of Vitamin A.
The Wonderful World of Pairings
This Vidalia Onion Jam pairs incredibly well with a bunch of my other recipes. Spread generously over my hot biscuits, as a mouthwatering addition to a classic cheeseboard, or even dolloped atop a perfectly cooked steak. It bears resemblances to various relishes and chutneys, but oh, the unique sweetness of Vidalia Onion Jam is just incomparable.
So, fancy a trip to the culinary South? Pour yourself a tall glass of sweet tea, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get making some Vidalia Onion Jam. A recipe so robust, so endearing, and so unmistakably Southern, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
What You’ll Need
- 4 large Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
Method
Step One
Begin by heating the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced Vidalia onions. Cook the onions until they become soft and start to turn translucent. This should take around 10-15 minutes.
Step Two
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and stir it continuously. Cook for around 2-3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
Step Three
Mix in the granulated sugar, red wine vinegar, red wine, finely chopped rosemary and thyme, salt and ground black pepper. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step Four
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and leave the mixture to simmer. Continue to simmer until the mixture has thickened and turned syrupy. This will take approximately 1 hour. Be sure to stir the mixture every 10 minutes or so to prevent it sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.
Step Five
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the fresh orange juice and the orange zest. Leave the jam to cool for a little while before transferring it to clean, sterilized jars.
Step Six
Seal the jars and store in a cool dark place or in the fridge. Allow the jam to cool completely before you use it. It can be stored for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
Step Seven
Enjoy your Vidalia Onion Jam! This tangy and sweet jam is excellent on crackers, sandwiches or served with cheese.
