Onion Marmalade

Name: Onion Marmalade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 34 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1¾ cups chopped onion; ½ cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; ½ cup white wine vinegar

A sweet and tangy onion marmalade made with caramelized onions, dried cranberries, and mustard seeds. Perfect as a condiment for sandwiches, cheese boards, or grilled meats.

4 servings

24 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•1¾ cups chopped onion
•½ cup water
•3 tablespoons sugar
•3 tablespoons dried cranberries
•1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
•½ cup white wine vinegar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sautéuntil beginning to soften (do not brown), stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water, sugar, cranberries, and mustard seeds. Cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Add vinegar and simmer until marmalade is thick, stirring often, 7 to 8 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
24 min