This is an easy onion jam that is incredibly versatile. It enhances anything from rice or barley dishes to spreading on a piece of bread. Great accompaniment to chicken as well. You can substitute sherry vinegar for the balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
- olive oil: 1 Tbsp (or as needed)
- onions: 2 piece (chopped)
- water: 1 cup
- balsamic vinegar: 0.25 cup
- brown sugar: 0.25 cup
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Stages of cooking
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Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot oil until soft and caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes. Add water, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved and mixture is simmering. Reduce heat to low and cook until mixture thickens and reaches desired consistency, about 30 minutes.