Name: Red onion marmalade recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: Makes: 2 small jars
Ingredients: 1tbsp olive oil; 500g red onions, peeled and finely sliced; 1tbsp mustard seeds; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced; 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped; 60g light muscovado sugar; 100ml red wine; 100ml balsamic vinegar; A handful of thyme sprigs; 2 small jars, sterilised

By GoodtoKnow

published 7 September 2011

in Recipes

This tangy red onion marmalade with mustard seed, garlic and chilli is delicious served with mature cheddar cheese or cold meats.

Ingredients

1tbsp olive oil
500g red onions, peeled and finely sliced
1tbsp mustard seeds
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
60g light muscovado sugar
100ml red wine
100ml balsamic vinegar
A handful of thyme sprigs
2 small jars, sterilised

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Method

Heat the oil in a large pan with the onions and mustard seeds. Cook for 15 mins. Add the garlic, chilli and sugar, and 5 tbsps water. Cover and cook for 15 mins. Add the wine, vinegar and thyme sprigs.
Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20-30 mins until the mixture is syrupy. Remove thyme.
Spoon into the hot, sterilised jars, seal and label. The marmalade will keep 2 months.

Top Tip for making Red onion marmalade

Use port, if you want a richer flavoured marmalade instead of the red wine.

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