Red Onion Jam

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 8 cups thinly sliced red onions
• 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme, crumbled
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup apple cider vinegar
• ½ cup white wine
• 1 tsp salt
• crackers or crostini*

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large non-reactive saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, thyme and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften, about 5 – 6 minutes.
2. Add sugar, vinegar, wine and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are completely softened and liquid is almost evaporated, about 35 – 40 minutes. Cool completely. May be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Serve with crackers or crostini.