Red Onion Preserves

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs red onions, thinly sliced
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs, fresh
• 4 teaspoons garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup port wine
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1/2 cup grenadine
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 cups water

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a heavy pot over medium high heat.
• 2 add onioins, thyme and garlic. saute until onions are slightly softened, about 10 minutes.
• 3 add water everything else and bring to a boil gently until the onions are soft, liquid is reduced and mixture thickens to jam consistency. stir often during this time, about 30-40 minutes. add more water by 1/4 cupfuls to prevent sticking, as needed.
• 4 put into sterilized jars for long storage or can be kept in the fridge if it will be used soon.
• 5 before serving, reheat until just heated through.