CONCORD GRAPE ONION JAM

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No one in our family cares much about Concord grape jelly but as a savory jam with onion and balsamic vinegar on goat cheese, it's a whole different story. The jam is delicious with blue cheese, Camembert, or Brie. The jam is moderately sweet but you can add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.

Provided by nch

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 quart stemmed Concord grapes
1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
½ cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Immerse a jar with a tight fitting lid in simmering water until grape jam is ready. Wash lid in warm, soapy water.
  • Place grapes in a saucepan and crush with a potato masher until they begin to release some juice. Cover and cook over low heat until grapes are very soft and can be easily crushed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • Push grapes and all of the accumulated juice through a food mill or a fine mesh strainer. Extract as much pulp and juice as you can and return back to the saucepan. This should yield a generous 2 cups pulp. Discard leftover seeds.
  • Add onion, brown sugar, and balsamic vinegar to grape pulp and mix until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce temperature to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally at the beginning and then more regularly to prevent scorching, until jam is thick, about 30 minutes. (Do not overcook--jam will thicken more as it cools.)
  • Pour hot jam into the sterilized jar, seal tightly with the clean lid, and allow to cool. Store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 48.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

Ghulam qamar Baba g
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I found this recipe to be a bit too complicated. I prefer simpler recipes.


Eddie Henderson
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This jam is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Ezedin Sultan
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I'm not a big fan of onions, but I really enjoyed this jam. The grapes and spices really mellow out the onion flavor.


Haji Abdallah
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This recipe is a keeper! The jam is so versatile and can be used in so many different ways.


Thandolwethu Malombo
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This jam is delicious! I love the sweet and savory flavors.


billiejo hudson
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I've never been a fan of grape jam, but this recipe changed my mind. The onions and spices really balance out the sweetness of the grapes.


Allan Cruz
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This jam is a great way to use up leftover grapes. It's also a nice change from the usual berry jams.


Johnathan Mitchell
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This is the best grape jam I've ever had! The onions add a nice depth of flavor and the texture is perfect.


Qamar Din
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I made this jam for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful jewel-toned color. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tara Shelley
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This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. I was a bit skeptical about the grape-onion combo, but it totally worked! The jam has a lovely sweet and savory flavor that pairs well with just about anything.


Kaneez Akhtar
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This jam is a revelation! I never thought that grapes and onions would go so well together, but the flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is out of this world. I'm already thinking of all the ways I can use it, from cheese plates to sandwich