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August 12, 2011
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Sweet Onion Marmalade

The Pantry
Prep time:
8 minutes
cooking time:
40 minutes

Grandpa insisted he just couldn't eat pinto beans without a dish of Sweet Onion Marmalade alongside.

Grandpa insisted he just couldn't eat pinto beans without a dish of Sweet Onion Marmalade alongside.

Ingredients

 

  • 2 pounds Vidalia or Bermuda onions
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon each white pepper and black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice and ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup each red-wine vinegar chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
  1. 1

    Cut onions in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch wedges.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add granulated sugar, white pepper, black pepper, allspice and cloves and mix well.

  4. 4

    Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in broth and salt.

  5. 5

    Spoon into 2 hot, sterilized 1-pint jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal with 2-piece lids. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Makes 2 (1-pint) jars.

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Grandma's Secret Tips!

Grandma's Secret Tips!

For a quick appetizer, Grandma spread about 1/2 cup of Sweet Onion Marmalade over a 3-ounce bar of cream cheese. She used a pretty serving plate and surrounded the cream cheese with assorted crackers.

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