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Herby onion chutney

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.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Peel the onions, cut in half, then slice thinly.
  2. Heat the butter and oil in a heavy-based pan. When foaming, add the onion, salt, thyme, bay leaves.
  3. Slowly cook on low heat until soft, while occasionally stirring. This will take about 30 minutes.
  4. Discard the thyme sprigs and the bay leaf.
  5. 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.
  6. Cook for a further 20-30 minutes, until it thickens.
  7. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Keep in a cool place, and after opening in the fridge.