Best 6 Zesty Red Onion Preserves Recipes

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**Discover the Zesty Red Onion Preserves: A Culinary Delight for Every Occasion**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing Zesty Red Onion Preserves, a delectable treat that will elevate your taste buds and add a burst of flavor to your meals. This versatile condiment, brimming with vibrant red onions, is a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy notes that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a novice cook, our collection of recipes will guide you through the art of crafting this delectable preserve, ensuring a delightful experience every time. From classic preservation techniques to creative culinary applications, immerse yourself in the world of Zesty Red Onion Preserves and unlock a world of culinary possibilities.

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ZESTY RED ONION PRESERVES



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I don't know what possessed me to make this recipe, but I am so glad that I did. Don't let the word Onion scare you ~ this amazingly sweet and zesty preserve is not only beautiful but tastes like a gourmet condiment. Recipe from the Ball Canning Blue Book

Provided by Donna Graffagnino

Categories     Other Appetizers

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c red onions, finely chopped
2 tsp lemon zest
3/4 c white vinegar
3 c sugar
1 pouch certo liquid pectin

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare water bath canner; sterilize your jars and lids while making the recipe. (TIP: Skip the boiling water and put your jars on a baking sheet in a 225 degree oven for 25 minutes - then reduce heat to 200 to 'hold' until ready to use. - No more boiling cans for me!)
  • 2. In a large deep stainless steel saucepan combine red onion, lemon zest, and vinegar. Stir in sugar and over high heat, stirring constantly, bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. *TIP: You can microwave the onion skins in the vinegar to help give the finished product a richer color, or add drops of red and blue food color until you get the desired color. I use food color.
  • 3. Stir in pectin. Boil hard, continuing to stir, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly skim off any foam.
  • 4. Working quickly, ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4" head-space. Wipe rim with damp paper towel or rag then seal with lid and screw on band to fingertip tight.
  • 5. Place jars in canner and make sure the jars are completely covered with water. Bring back to a boil and process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
  • 6. Use this with my https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/bread-other-bread/garlic-parmesan-panetini.html?cpage=1#comment1379288 and Brie cheese.
  • 7. *Notes: When I first made this I increased the recipe 7 times. When you multiply a recipe by this much the end product may not set up exactly as a single batch. That being said, I really like the end product of the large batch because it has a thick preserve-like texture. If you want it firm like jelly I'd recommend adding more pectin or making a smaller batch. Ingredients: 7 cups lg red onions, minced, about 5 large onions zest of 2 lg lemons 5 3/4 C white vinegar 5% acidity or higher 21 cups white sugar (this is not a typo) 7 pouches of Liquid Certo pectin

ONION JAM



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A family favorite. Expect a few wrinkled noses maybe at the title, but result is worth the effort. Maybe not for beginning cooks since there's a couple potentially tricky steps. Serve a cup of jam over a bar of cream cheese with crackers, or as a spread for meat sandwiches. Keep in refrigerator in covered container for up to two weeks.

Provided by WENDYMARIE37

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
4 cups onion, coarsely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Stir sugar into vegetable oil with a wooden spoon, stirring constantly until mixture is a light caramel-color, about 10 minutes. Mixture will be very hot.
  • Stir onion, salt, and black pepper into sugar mixture. Onions will immediately start to caramelize. Stir frequently over medium heat until sugar has dissolved and onions are browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour red wine vinegar into onion mixture and simmer until mixture has a jam consistency, about 30 minutes. Let cool to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 19 mg, Sugar 4 g

RED ONION PRESERVES & BRIE PANETINI



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For the ultimate party appetizer spread Garlic Parmesan baguettes with Brie cheese and top with Red Onion preserves and bake until cheese melts. It not only looks impressive but the taste is sweet, savory and absolutely delicious. This has always been a huge hit at my parties!

Provided by Donna Graffagnino @StillWild

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 15

30-35 - pieces panetini or toasted baguettes (recipe follows)
- brie cheese
- red onion preserves (recipe follows)
GARLIC PARMESAN BAGUETTES
1 bag(s) nonni's garlic parmesan panetini toast (or use these ingredients to make your own)
2 - baguettes
- olive oil
- granulated garlic
- grated parmesan
RED ONION PRESERVES
1 cup(s) red onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest
3/4 cup(s) white vinegar
3 cup(s) sugar
1 - pouch certo liquid pectin

Steps:

  • Spread some Brie cheese on each Panetini or seasoned Baguette slice and top with Red Onion Preserves.
  • Place on baking sheet and cook for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately and enjoy the rave reviews.
  • GARLIC PARMESAN PANETINI https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/bread-other-bread/garlic-parmesan-panetini.html?p=1 Slice baguettes diagonally about 1/4" thick. Mix olive oil, granulated garlic and grated Parmesan in a bowl and lightly brush one side of each baguette slice. Put on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly toasted. Store in Zip-Lock bag.
  • RED ONION PRESERVES https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/sauce-spread-jam/zesty-red-onion-preserves.html?p=2 In a large deep stainless steel saucepan combine red onion, lemon zest, and vinegar. Stir in sugar and over high heat, stirring constantly, bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. (The jelly comes out a beautiful light rose shade but if you want the deep rich color of a red onion, add drops of blue and red food color until you get the desired color.) Stir in pectin. Boil hard, continuing to stir, for 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly skim off any foam.

RED ONION JAM



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This great red onion jam recipe is courtesy of Michael Lomonaco. It pairs perfectly with one of our tasty steak recipes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables

Yield Makes enough for 4 burgers

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup dry red wine, preferably Syrah or Zinfandel

Steps:

  • Place oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onions, and cook until they begin to soften and become translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add sugar and continue cooking for 1 minute. Carefully add vinegar and wine. Increase the heat and bring to a boil, and immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook until liquid has evaporated and onions are caramelized, about 3 minutes. Keep warm until ready to serve.

RED ONION PRESERVES



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     side dish

Time 30m

Yield About three cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 or 7 red onions, about 2 1/2 pounds
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup red-wine or malt vinegar

Steps:

  • Peel the onions. Cut each in half lengthwise. Place each half, cut-side down, on a flat surface and cut into half-inch thick slices. There should be about eight cups.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy kettle and add the onions, allspice, bay leaf and ginger. Cook, stirring often and scraping all around the bottom, about 10 minutes. Stir in the honey and vinegar. Cook, stirring often, five minutes longer.
  • Spoon the preserves into a bowl and let cool. The preserves may be stored, tightly covered, indefinitely in the refrigerator. Serve hot with any grilled meats, fish, in omelets and with breakfast meats such as ham and eggs. Serve cold with cold sliced meats or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 9 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SWEET AND SPICY CANNED ONION MARMALADE



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Canned* sweet & spicy onion marmalade is perfect for meat glazes, toppings and great for appetizer platters with or without cream cheese.

Provided by Jami Boys

Categories     Condiments

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds onions (preferably sweet or a mix of sweet and regular)
1 cup apple juice
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh (minced garlic)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons Low or No Sugar Needed pectin - flex batch (equals 1 box)
1/2 teaspoon butter or oil (optional to reduce foaming, but I always use it)
1 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare waterbath canner, 6 half pint jars & lids, keeping warm until needed.
  • Cut ends off onions and peel; slice in half and cut each in half again, lengthwise (or in thirds if onions are big). Turn halves and cut into 1/4 inch slices widthwise (as pictured in tutorial). Place slices in an 8 quart measuring cup - you should have 6 cups of onion slices.
  • Add prepared onions, apple juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, mustard and red pepper flakes to an 8 quart stockpot. Gradually stir in pectin and then add butter if using. Bring to a boil that can't be stirred down over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add honey and sugar; return to a full boil and let boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat (skim foam if needed).
  • Ladle hot marmalade into prepared half pint jars one at a time, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims, attach lids, and place in canner.
  • Place lid on canner and bring to a gentle, steady boil - process for 10 minutes, maintaining steady boil the entire time. Turn off heat, and let jars cool in canner 5 minutes before removing jars to a towel lined surface to cool for 24 hours. Check lids for seal before labeling and storing in a cool, dark place (with rings removed).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 tablespoons, Calories 26 kcal, Sugar 5.7 g, Sodium 32 mg, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right onions: Red onions are best for this recipe because they have a milder flavor than other types of onions.
  • Slice the onions thinly: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the vinegar mixture better.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help distribute heat evenly and prevent the onions from burning.
  • Bring the vinegar mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer: This will help infuse the onions with flavor and prevent them from becoming too soft.
  • Let the preserves cool completely before storing: This will help them set and develop their full flavor.

Conclusion:

Zesty red onion preserves are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. They are perfect for adding a pop of flavor to sandwiches, burgers, and salads. They can also be used as a topping for grilled meats or fish. No matter how you choose to use them, zesty red onion preserves are sure to be a hit!

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