Onion Marmalade

Name: Onion Marmalade
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 pounds sweet onions, quartered lengthwise, then cut across the grain in thin slices; Salt; freshly ground pepper; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed and finely chopped

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds sweet onions, quartered lengthwise, then cut across the grain in thin slices
Salt
freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon capers, drained, rinsed and finely chopped

Directions

1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
2

Add the onions.
3

Cook, stirring, until they begin to sizzle and soften, three to five minutes.
4

Add a generous pinch of salt.
5

Turn the heat to low, cover and cook slowly for 45 minutes, stirring often.
6

The onions should melt down almost to a puree.
7

Add the garlic, thyme and capers, and taste and adjust salt.
8

Stir together, cover and simmer for another 15 to 30 minutes until the mixture is sweet and golden.
9

Remove the lid; if there is liquid in the pan, cook uncovered until the puree is thick and the liquid is gone.