Name: Herby onion chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Ingredients: 50g butter or dairy-free margarine; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 kg onion; 2 sprigs of thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp salt; 250g granulated sugar; 250 ml apple cider vinegar; 100 ml red wine

Herby onion chutney

18 Nov 2015

by Dinna

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

90 minutes

Total Time

1 hour, 45 minutes

Background

Onion chutney or marmalade is a must-have condiment during the winter festivities as it's very useful and really versatile: it can be eaten with cold meats, cheeses or served with nibbles, snacks, burgers, sandwiches and so on. This simple boozy and herby onion chutney also makes a wonderful Christmas gift for friends and family members.

Ingredients

50g butter or dairy-free margarine
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 kg onion
2 sprigs of thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tsp salt
250g granulated sugar
250 ml apple cider vinegar
100 ml red wine

Instructions

Peel the onions, cut in half, then slice thinly.
Heat the butter and oil in a heavy-based pan. When foaming, add the onion, salt, thyme, bay leaves.
Slowly cook on low heat until soft, while occasionally stirring. This will take about 30 minutes.
Discard the thyme sprigs and the bay leaf.
Turn up the heat slightly, add the sugar and cook for another 30-45 minutes. When you get a thick, rusty coloured jam, add the wine and the vinegar. Season to taste.
Cook for a further 20-30 minutes, until it thickens.
Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Keep in a cool place, and after opening in the fridge.