Onion Marmalade is a revelation. It is made with onions that are caramelized and turned into a thick, gooey, delicious treat that you can spread on grilled bread, spoon into baked potatoes, drip on latkes, soft cheese or a juicy steak . Every onion is unique. They have varying degrees of sugar and water in them. In general, making Onion Marmalade takes about an hour. Yes, you can buy this in a store; but my philosophy is: why buy something if you can make at home!
The back story to this recipe brings back so many memories. We were in Capetown, South Africa when we first enjoyed Onion Marmalade many years ago. Our travel agent had arranged for us to have a Chef’s tasting lunch in his home with a bunch of other people we had never met. The Chef was informed we were kosher and so he made substitutions for us wherever he could. This marmalade was served with cheese and crackers. The Chef was generous enough to give me a general idea of how he made it. The details, I had to figure out for myself. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did and do! For another recipe based on onions, click on the link for Onion Soup.
Prep time: 20 minutes