Lesley Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Spiced Red Onion Marmalade Makes 5-6 lbs 150ml unflavoured oil 3 kg red onions 300g soft brown or demerara sugar 300g redcurrant jelly 400 ml cider vinegar 100 ml red wine 100 ml Balsamic vinegar 2 level teaspoons of salt Spices ( I used 1 good tsp. mixed spice, 1 good teasp. ground cloves, 1 teasp. garam masala and 1 level teasp. curry powder) Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat, add the onions. Reduce the heat, cover the pan and cook over a low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until the onions are collapsed and soft. Add the sugar, red wine and redcurrant jelly. Increase the heat and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 40 minutes until the mixture turns darker and most of the moisture has been driven off. Add the vinegars and cook rapidly for 10/15 minutes until mixture is gooey and a spoon drawn across the bottom of the pan leaves a clear track for a couple of seconds. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper (if needed) Spoon into warm, sterilised jars and seal with vinegar proof lids. Use withing 12 months. Great with sausages or cold meats and also cheese and cheese based meals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 sounds devine, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I like the sound of that. It has a christmassy buzz about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I love the sound of that, will definitely have to make a batch of it. I love red onion marmalade served with sausages and mash....yummy, and not a hint of Christmas about it It'll have to wait though, I can't source redcurrant jelly over here , i needed it for another recipe a few days ago and hunted everywhere with no success. So I'll have to wait and then make my own in a few months when I can get some redcurrants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 sounds devine, is it? It is divine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 that settles it then, onion marmalade here I come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I made the one from the RC Preserving handbook on Saturday - very similar but without the spices and red wine - and it's fabulous and I'm eating it with everything I can . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 I adapted the recipe you gave me Kate - I was aiming for something similar to the Tyrell's one and read their label Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I made the one from the RC Preserving handbook on Saturday The very same handbook you told me about? The one I had to buy??? And did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 That's the one!! I seem to remember that you didn't take any persuasion when it came to placing your order . Try the marmalade - it's fab! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I am drooling over the candied orange sticks as I type! Will try the marmalade too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 They are on my "To do" list too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 i'm teetering on the edge of buying this book now! arrrggggghhhhhh!!!! would you recommend it guys, now that you've bought it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
