Cranberry Onion Jam Recipe

Name: Cranberry Onion Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup sliced onion, loosely packed (about 1/2 onion); 1 jalapeno, half the seeds removed, finely minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons Calvados; 2 cups fresh cranberries, about 7 1/2 ounces (see Note); 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion, loosely packed (about 1/2 onion)
1 jalapeno, half the seeds removed, finely minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Calvados
2 cups fresh cranberries, about 7 1/2 ounces (see Note)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

1
Heat the olive oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onion, jalapeno, salt and a few turns of black pepper. Saute until onion is caramelized, about 15 minutes.
2
Add the Calvados and cook until almost all the pan is almost dry, about 2 minutes.
3
Add cranberries, brown sugar, water and orange juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the sauce is jam-like in consistency, about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Cool, transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate up to 1 week.
5
Note: If using frozen cranberries, make sure to bring them to room temperature before using.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup sliced onion, loosely packed (about 1/2 onion), 1 jalapeno, half the seeds removed, finely minced, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Onion Jam falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Onion Jam

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