Best 6 Caramelised Red Onion Chutney Recipes

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**Caramelized Red Onion Chutney: A Sweet and Savory Condiment to Elevate Your Meals**

Caramelized red onion chutney is a versatile and flavorful condiment that adds a touch of sweetness, tanginess, and depth to a variety of dishes. Made with slowly caramelized red onions, vinegar, sugar, and a blend of spices, this chutney is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, cheese platters, and even sandwiches. With its complex flavor profile and beautiful ruby red color, caramelized red onion chutney is a surefire way to impress your guests and elevate your everyday meals. This article provides two delicious recipes for caramelized red onion chutney: a classic version and a spicy variation with the addition of chili flakes. Whether you prefer a traditional or a more adventurous flavor, these recipes are easy to follow and yield a delicious chutney that will keep for weeks in the refrigerator.

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RED ONION CHUTNEY



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This red onion chutney calls for minimal sugar, allowing the flavourful spices and caramelised onions shine through to make a sweet but savory spread, side dish or dip!

Provided by HurryTheFoodUp

Categories     Appetizers     Dips & Sauces

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 red onion
2 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 cloves garlic
1 red chili pepper with seeds
3 tbsp olive oil
⅓ cup balsamic vinegar ((the liquidy kind, not the syrupy, ⅓ cup = 85 ml))
1 pinch Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Finely dice the red onions and chilli pepper. Grate the garlic.
  • Heat up the olive oil in a large pan and cook the onions and chilli pepper for fifteen minutes on medium heat. Stir frequently so it doesn't stick or go brown.
  • Add the garlic, salt, sugar and pepper. Cook for another five minutes.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and bring to the boil on a high heat. Stir well and consistently until the vinegar has evaporated.
  • Turn off the stove and let the chutney sit and cool for another five minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 12 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CARAMELISED RED ONION CHUTNEY RECIPE



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This one is a really lovely chutney. Use it on or in quiches, pizzas, plain biscuits, sandwiches or just with a cheese platter, I am sure you will love it. I do keep this in the fridge, and it never lasts long, so I am not sure as to its time of keeping, but would say at least 5-6 months.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Onions

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-6 jars

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 red onions
1 red chili, de-seeded
2 bay leaves
25 ml olive oil
200 g brown sugar
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
150 ml balsamic vinegar
150 ml red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cut the onions and chilli into thin slices, then cut onion slices in half again and put them into a pan with bay leaves, chilli and oil. Cook gently over a low heat for about 20 minutes.
  • When the onions are dark and sticky, add the sugar, the vinegars and mustard seeds, simmer for about 30 minutes, until the chutney is thick and dark. (Stirring at intervals so the chutney does not stick to the pan).
  • Pour the chutney into hot, sterilised jars seal and let chutney cool.
  • You must have a taste but really (before you eat it) this should left for a month or maybe even more for the flavours to blend and mature. .

CARAMELISED RED ONION CHUTNEY



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Sweet & Sticky Red Onion Chutney, perfect with cheese at Christmas

Provided by Klmeyer77

Time 2h

Yield Makes Jars

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Step 1: Cut your onions and chilli into short, thin slices and put them into a pan with the bay leaves and oil. Cook gently over a low heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Step 2: Once the onions are dark and sticky, add the sugar and the vinegars and simmer for 30 minutes or so, until the chutney is thick and dark.
  • Step 3: Pour the chutney into hot, sterilised jars and let it cool. Ideally, you should leave it for a month or more before you eat it, to mature in flavour.
  • • This recipe is taken from The SuperJam Cookbook by Fraser Doherty (Ebury, £10.99)

CARAMELISED RED ONION CHUTNEY



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Slow cooked red onions with red wine and balsamic vinegar to make a fresh chutney. Perfect with cold meats and cheeses.

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
500 g onions (red)
3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
120 ml red wine
1 tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
4 tbsp water

Steps:

  • Peel the onions, cut in half then finely slice.
  • Put the oil and butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
  • Add the onions and stir well. Place the lids on and reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the seasoning, bay leaf and sugar.
  • Cook, uncovered for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the red wine, balsamic vinegar and water.
  • Cook for a further 20 minutes, or until all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 397 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RED ONION CHUTNEY



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This rich red onion chutney is easy to make and will enhance any salad - or try serving it with warm goat's cheese on toast.

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Condiment, Lunch, Snack, Supper

Time 45m

Yield Makes about 850ml/1½pts

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 red onions , sliced
100g caster sugar
100ml red wine vinegar
100ml red wine
dash grenadine syrup

Steps:

  • Place the onions and sugar in a saucepan, cover and cook over medium heat until soft, about 10 mins. Pour in the red wine vinegar and red wine, then simmer uncovered until the liquid has reduced and the mixture is sticky, about 10 mins more. Add the grenadine syrup and mix well. Leave to cool, then transfer to a sterilised jar and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 24 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

SIMPLE, RICH AND DELICIOUS; CARAMELISED RED ONION CHUTNEY



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I purchased a pot of onion chutney from a local supermarket, intrigued, and was very disappointed. It was so sweet and jam-like, and really sickly. So I decided to make my own, with minimal ingredients, just to see how it would turn out. The resulting recipe is very simple, and very good! I make a big batch up about once a month, and have to hide a jar or two to keep as my friends take the rest! This recipe will fill one large pickled onion jar, and leave a little over for a couple of small gift jars.

Provided by Bunny Mazonas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 large pickled onion jar, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

10 plump red onions
500 g golden unrefined unbleached cane sugar
750 ml approx red wine vinegar (or one and a half normal-sized bottles of the stuff)

Steps:

  • Thoroughly wash jars with hot water and camden tablets. If you don't have the tablets, antibacterial soaps will do fine but rinse very well.
  • Place the jars, open, in an oven that is set to it's lowest heat, to keep warm.
  • Top and tail the onions, halve them, then peel off the dry skin and the first layer of flesh. Slice into half rings, about 2-3mm thick.
  • Add onion slices to a deep sides pot on a medium-high heat and allow to heat naturally, cooking in their own juices. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Add half the sugar, and stir thoroughly to coat the onion. Continue heating and stirring gently, letting the sugar melt and bubble on the onion but not allowing the onion to stick and burn.
  • Once the onion just starts to turn colour, add enough red wine vinegar to cover and stir thoroughly again. Then turn he heat to medium and leave to cook for 15-20 minutes. Check regularly, and top up with vinegar as required.
  • Turn up the heat, add the remaining sugar and vinegar, and stir until all the sugar is absorbed into the mixture. Lower the heat again, and cook, stirring regularly, until thick and gloopy.
  • Spoon mixture into hot jars, label jars with the date and seal.
  • Leave at least 6 weeks before eating. I have tried this chutney at 3 months and it is delicious, if you can keep it hidden that long!
  • Serve as a side with cooked meat, curries, as a burger/hotdog relish, or at it's best layered on good oatcakes with a selection of blue cheeses, goats cheeses and over-ripe brie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.1, Carbohydrate 40.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 36.4, Protein 0.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Red onions are the best choice for caramelized onion chutney because they have a slightly sweeter flavor than other types of onions.
  • Slice the onions thinly and evenly: This will help them caramelize evenly and prevent them from burning.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the onions from sticking.
  • Be patient: Caramelizing onions takes time, so be patient and don't rush the process.
  • Stir the onions frequently: This will help prevent them from burning and sticking to the pot.
  • Add a little bit of liquid: This will help the onions caramelize and prevent them from drying out.
  • Season the chutney to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Store the chutney in a sterilized jar: This will help it last for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Caramelized red onion chutney is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored for up to 6 months. With its sweet and tangy flavor, caramelized red onion chutney is a great way to add a little bit of something special to your next meal.

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