Description
Elevate your culinary creations with this homemade caramelised onion chutney. This sweet and tangy condiment is crafted from slow-cooked red onions, combined with rich spices and vinegars, resulting in a complex flavor profile that beautifully enhances a variety of dishes. Perfect for cheeseboards, sandwiches, or as a delicious topping for meats and vegetables, this chutney also makes a thoughtful gift for food lovers. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll find yourself reaching for this delightful spread time and again.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 750 g red onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- 250 g light brown sugar
- 250 mL red apple vinegar
- 90 mL balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil and finely chopped red onions. Stir continuously for about 10 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add salt, ground black pepper, allspice, and chilli flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Incorporate light brown sugar, red apple vinegar, and balsamic vinegar into the mixture. Stir well and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened and darkened.
- Pour hot chutney into sterilised jars, seal tightly, and store.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Sauce preparation
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg