GARDEN TO JAR | Sweet Onion Jam

Let's go harvest the last of our Sterling Onions and Come on into my kitchen to make some Sweet Onion Jam! NOTE: this recipe takes time so ensure you are in a distraction free environment so you don't burn your onions as you cook them low and slow.
Sweet Onion Jam Recipe: (Based on my measurements reduce or increase as desired for your scale)
24 Cups Chopped Onions
6 Tablespoons Butter
1.5 Cups Brown Sugar
3 Tsp Salt
3 Tsp Cardamom
3 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Cup Balsamic Vinegar
1 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
6 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
Cook down onions in butter over low to medium low heat until onions have carmalized, stirring continuously to avoid burning onions. This will likely take no less than 45 mins, for my quantity over low heat it took just at 2 hours. Next mix in your spices, vinegars and maple syrup. Reduce down again until slightly thickened, will still appear somewhat running but more like syrup. Jar up in pint sized or less jars to 1/4 inch headspace. Process in water bath canner for 10 mins.
Use as a glaze on meats, serve as a condiment on sandwiches, serve with cheese and crackers, the possibilities are endless.
Hope you Enjoy.
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[@dumbbunnie123]

I wanted to get you know, that if you roll out dough as you would for cinnamon rolls ,and spread the jam on it ,roll and cut exactly like the sweet rolls..it makes a delicious savory roll.

[@elaineredner6546]

this sounds amazing!

[@tracycrider7778]

Nice💜

[@jonabriggs8829]

Your little word Jumble reminded me of a funny story....Many years ago, My sister has her first baby. Her husband of 8 year's was so excited, they had waited so long ,that he decided to have the House nice and clean for my sister ! So he loaded up the Washer , mopped the floor's etc and ran back to the Hospital to pick up his waiting wife and new baby ! When my Sister and I (I was 16 at the time) got out of the Car,He said, boy do I have a surprise for you , I cleaned the whole house ! My sister had a look of horror on her face that surprised me...so I asked her what was wrong, she whispered, He doesn't know how to clean a House ...When we walked in, he had loaded the Dishes in the Clothes washer ! My Sister spent the remaining part of the day cleaning the House again,and he spent the rest of the day watching the Baby ! I helped her clean,Lol

[@MagdaRantanplan]

My grandma made this years ago and she told me to add the salt early on, it makes it cook faster. It is the same when we make our onion side dish, the salt helps the onions release the water faster and makes them cook faster. Also: she made a version in the oven in a REALLY big batch, less stiring but it was more brown in the end, almost roasted.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Magda Rantanplan Grandma knew about salt, 100% correct! How blessed you are to have had your grandmother to teach you. The oven cook is a great idea, thank you for passing that along.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

You can also use a slow cooker to caramelize onions.

[@charitytanel8107]

@@dorothyyoung8231 how, please

[@dorothyyoung8231]

@@charitytanel8107 cut up onions, put them on low in your slow cooker. Cook them until they are as caramelized as you like. Mine takes about 12-14 hours. You can use a small amount of fat (oil, butter) if you like - about 1/4 cup.

[@artbykcappadona5166]

This looked like a zen recipe. Sometimes I sits. And sometimes I sits and stirs. Thanks 🙏

[@sandyk1352]

I just made my first onion soup and I wouldn't have if I hadn't seen a Martha Stewart recipe for caramelizing onions in the instant pot. OMG what a game changer. 5 min!! If you decide to try it (recipe is on her website) cook the onions in the IP and then drain the liquid into a bowl. She says to discard but I tasted it and wowsers! gorgeous broth which I added to the beef broth in the soup. She then says to put the drained onions back in the IP on Saute. Nope. don't do that. Put them in your Dutch oven, stir it for about 5 minutes and they'll begin darkening. Let some fond build up and scrape once or twice. When it really starts to build, deglaze with wine and go from there. I don't see why you couldn't do the same with this jam. You might give it a try. It was the best onion soup I ever tasted and that's good because life is not long enough for me to ever stand there and stir anything for an hour. Good luck. Love your channel.

[@joannjagroop7468]

New Zealanders call this onion marmalade and its eaten with meat dishes, included in quiches and spread on rolls and bread. Love it!

[@sherry2836]

I fell in love with onion jam last year after watching Heather make it. Whoever thought to put onions, butter, brown sugar and balsamic together knew what they were doing! Love it on grilled Gruyere cheese sandwich! Not so sure about the strong flavor of cinnamon and cardamom but if you like it that's all that matters.

[@lindakrause8793]

Wow, I read through the comments and I am amazed how people will tell you a better way to do it, or how someone else's video was great, blah, blah, blah! I appreciate what you show me and I choose to learn from.you. 💖

[@Eyes2C.]

They’re a staple in our house... love sweet onion jam Btw: love your jumper-so cute!

[@Nirrrina]

Just saw your canning of OJ & looked at your canning list to see this yummy treat. I just wanted to say that when you go to food banks you can end up with things that's just way too much because it was plentiful that day. Or you could have nothing to fix it with that week. I've kind of been wanting to get into some canning simply so I can preserve things I either get at a food bank or get on clearance. Or even just buy. Although since I've been getting the full amount of SNAP I haven't had any reason to go. Once those are gone I & a friend will probably start going occasionally again. Helps to make ends meet easier even though for one person it's often too much. So I started putting food out on my apartments laundry room table for others to have & now lots of people are donating stuff to neighbors. Less waste all around this way. Especially the rice,beans,lentils, etc.

[@SouthernBellaHome]

I am going to make this today, with some of our sweet vidalia onions, here in Georgia! Thank you for sharing!😊

[@robertamandacondren8650]

Omg I can’t even imagine how good that smells!!!!

[@abrahamacres3683]

I just finish making this today, and let me tell you, it smells divine! This was the perfect way to use the "use in a hurry" onions from my recent harvest. This will be a big hit with my husband & my dad! Thanks for sharing Rachel!

[@1870s]

Oh good! We have 1 jar left 😋

[@bluestarrbeauty]

Keep the canning recipes coming! Loving it 👌

[@Gardencook5]

Yes! Please keep the canning recipes and gardening wisdom coming! I’m learning so much from you, Rachel!

[@marciaparmeley4430]

Love my Vidalia Chopper. I would cut the onions in half across the width to make it easier on me and on the chopper. It's also great for other veggies--peppers, potatoes, carrots, and so on. Saves so much time and effort.

[@newheaven5146]

We absolutely Love your channel! You guys are the sweetest, most interesting couple to watch. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@cherieayers8207]

Americas Test Kitchen says to put baking soda on onions to caramelize faster. I've done it & it works like magic! I would say only a tsp. for that amount of onion. I love my instant pot for a quick job of cooking down veggies. I watched your green tomato ketchup. Thank You.😊

[@elizeduplessis7920]

Just love your funnel for canning. You sometimes have the most amazing tools and gadgets💕💕

[@theother1281]

I find the hanging hook on the end of my ladle is great for removing hot trivets.

[@scrapbookingwithjen8622]

I've seen both Linda and Heather make this, but never quite knew what I'd use it on besides roast or meatloaf. Thanks for giving me so many ideas, I'll definitely be making this when the weather cools down.

[@alixwithani8250]

By the way, pierogi filling…divine.

[@crossbucklehomestead2908]

You should consider looking up how to caramelize onions in the oven. It takes a while but at least you can get on with other things at the same time.

[@melissacoghlan1014]

I was considering caramelising them as I do to dehydrate them. In the slow cooker for 6-8 hours

[@lylymongeon]

When I make this, I have it in 2-3 pots depending on the quantity to cut on the caramelizing time. There is an approved recipe in the latest ball book (not the bluebook, but the thicker one). I use a two prong service meat fork (no clue what is really called!) to pull out the canning layer platter/divider (the thingamajiggy).

[@sigi8055]

Hi Lyly! I was just looking through my book but wasn't sure which one you meant. Was it the red onion ones? Thank you!

[@lylymongeon]

@@sigi8055 It's in tThe All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving on page 59 titled the Balsamic-Onion Jam

[@Gardencook5]

Thank you! I will look this up when I get my book soon! I’m still learning the canning process slowly but surely. Rachel and many commenters like you giving helpful wisdom really helps! Thank you!

[@jartotable]

This is one of many of my favourites of yours. Keep coming back to it.. onion anything is wonderful ❤

[@abbie10001]

I use a chop stick to get my racks out of the canner. Easiest way I’ve found!

[@1870s]

Yes!

[@patriciabannwarth6844]

Oh, my, this is delicious. I made some on Wednesday and canned it. I went back to the farm stand yesterday to get more onions, and have another batch going right now. I needed to make it without sugar, and found sweetner worked well. Thanks for the great recipe.

[@ashleighthornbrue1028]

May I ask what kind of sweetener you used? I'm a type 1 diabetic and I'd love to make this for myself, so probably a much smaller batch! Lol

[@FermentedHomestead]

I have made her recipe twice and everyone who has taken a jar has come back asking for seconds and asking how to make it! It’s SO yummy! If memory serves Heather has 2 videos on this and she does have a recipe I. The first video

[@elocin297]

I’m over in Belleville, MI and I just found you yesterday! Love the videos!

[@1870s]

Howdy neighbor! Glad you found us 😊

[@stephaniejoyce6896]

this is so great. I have an overwhelming abundance of onions (even after canning up french onion soup and pickled onions). I've made this before, years ago, but had forgotten about it. Your recipe sounds so lovely so I'm going to try it tomorrow. I'll probably binge watch your videos while I make it.

[@joeyhardin1288]

Just bought 50 pounds of Vidalia onions and will definitely make some of this. Also some of your caramelized onions. Most will dehydrate, some freeze, some to friends and family. God Bless and stay safe.

[@helenhill-lw7ek]

Yes I did it I did some last year after watching you and I did a whole batch this year I'm working on it right now thank you for your recipe

[@tahliel]

Yum! I love an onion jam tart topped with goats cheese and arugula. Ohhhhh now I'm drooling again.

[@1870s]

Sounds delicious

[@brianczuhai8909]

Perfect follow up on what you found worked well. To us newbies, ordering slips instead of the convenient sets in the store is new to us smaller gardeners. Your video gives us a reference point.

[@happydays1336]

A frozen stick of butter will completely melt in about 35 - 40 seconds on high in the microwave. The stick will fit into a larger size glass custard cup. Cut the stick into 4ths so the butter stays in the cup instead of melting onto the microwave base. Your movie idea is great! Thanks for the wonderful videos. I feel like I'm in the kitchen with you.

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

I love Heather and Linda’s videos and have learned so much from them. Another onion canning recipe is from Vickies country home is her French onion and mushroom soup-canning video i use it for any beef roast.

[@1870s]

Sounds amazing

[@Gardencook5]

So many good ideas! I’ll check out Vickies video too. And yes, it really helps when Rachel gives ideas on how to use the pantry stock in different ways!

[@juliewilliamsnewzealand818]

Good morning Rachel :) LOVED the pantsuit you are wearing - you look lovely. I think i will try that recipe but with shallots as i have an oversupply of those. I was thinking i could maybe add some sherry to the recipe.....any alcohol would be completely gone by the time it has been cooked and then recooked in the water bath. Hope you have a great week ahead of you :)

[@BouncySlim1]

Halved the recipe today...and only yielded 8 four ounce jars..... Super thick though...... Like jam!!!! Thanks for posting your recipe. It's lovely!!!!

[@lisaburns235]

That looks so so good. Definitely going to have to make that.

[@jcj6501]

Love your program. You both make a wonderful couple.

[@karablake2576]

I always chop onions by running water...no tears, it does work!!

[@Honey-_bee]

Well that did take a while but it’s so pretty and I could almost taste it through my screen. Good job Rachel!! Lucky man Todd!

[@Shelzbells]

Awesome, so glad I found your recipe here for this stuff. I want to try it too. Im sure I can find a good movie to watch Hahaha. Thanks, Love your channel!!!!!!

[@freedomhomesteadky]

Why have I never thought to double stack in my water bath canner?! This sounds amazing!

[@freedomhomesteadky]

Inquiring minds want to know what movie you watched ^_^

[@1870s]

It was Goldfinch, some Amazon prime movie. It was weird, don't think I recommend it

[@hollyk4368]

I keep an extra chopstick around for getting out the racks. Love your ideas and vids!

[@twistedfrannie9311]

This is a definite "I need to make this" , THANK YOU for including the recipe ❤

[@karenlawson4888]

OMGosh! My mouth is watering! I am definitely putting this on the must-do list! To take the canning rack out of the bath, I use a granny fork. At least that’s what my Mama called it. It’s basically a very strong, long wooden handled 3 prong fork. I just poke on of the prongs in the rack’s holes and ta-dah!

[@iluminameluna]

We're having to rent a house right now, long story, but if we're renting it still next year, I'm planting onions, carrots and tomatoes. One of the things I miss is having fresh produce to can and cook with. Your recipe has reminded me of that. Thank you for sharing this great recipe.

[@txspacemom765]

I made a small batch of this last night, put it in the fridge over night and served it with steaks tonight. Delicious!

[@markkunnemann9334]

I have a bumper crop of onions, so I will definitely have to try out this recipe. Thanks for sharing!

[@AprilLee021967]

Ping ping ping....heavenly sound. Looks good..

[@BuncesSpecialtyHomemade]

I've made Red Onion Jam. It was terrific. I don't remember using butter. But I did use the balsomic, rosemary sprig, then removed, sugar, lemon juice, and a bit of garlic, if I remember. It was several years ago by request, so I found a recipe on line.

[@artistvictoria8500]

I put my heavy stainless steel resturant pan over two burners on my stove and it goes so much faster! I had to find a shortcut and it worked! Just make sure it is a really heavyweight rectangular restaurant pan and you’ll be all set. I love your recipe! Thank you. 😍

[@mrscassadia9191]

G'day Sistergirl, I'm new to your channel & I just want to tell you I love your lifestyle & Homestead mate!! I'm going to give canning a good crack thanks to your (& others) encouragment & tote's gunna give cowboy candy a decent bash too. Keep dreaming BIG chick xoxo Much love xoxo & THANQ for sharing your family recipies xoxo

[@lynsmith2698]

I made that last fall. I thought mine was from the kneady homesteader but the one i made had no cardamon in it or maple syrup i believe. But anyways i love it. So good and so worth the hour it takes to reduce and caramelize. So worth it...!

[@hupajo]

WOW - very good recipe 🧡💋👍

[@zormier2002]

I love caramelized onion so I know I’m gonna love this!

[@rhondakingayres5142]

I’m so happy you did this video! I had made the other recipes and they were too runny for me. It’s so much work. I was kind of disappointed but I think I am going to do it again the way you did it. The consistency of yours was exactly what I was wanting. Thank you for finding a good recipe!

[@1870s]

Your welcome, I saw others that use pectin so you really get the jam thickness. That might be a good option for you to research too

[@Gardencook5]

I made this last year and I’m not sure what I did wrong but it was hard as a rock in the jars… all of them. But, I am going to attempt this again (on a smaller scale this time) as it looks and sounds so delicious!

[@nannygeorginasmith3938]

Lovely video and am sure that won’t last long. Too many foods that will be complimented by the yummy 🧅 recipe. Thanks for sharing 👍😎

[@1870s]

I've already had it on 3 tomato sandwiches 😆

[@heathermorrison6983]

Just found this wonderful site!! Loving all the tutorials and that the recipes and process are included! I am wondering thought how many jars this recipe will make.....does anybody know??

[@jolyndaj]

Looks absolutely delicious!! Thank you!! God bless! 💞

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Making onion jam today (and tomorrow), too. Got mine from Linda's Pantry, too, a couple years ago. The onion chopper is indispensable. I put my onions in the crockpot overnight, with the butter and salt. We found a chocolate balsamic, which makes a *delectable* jam. An find it at The Olive Mill, there's a store in Saugatuck or they do mail order, too. The other onion jam I make is with the maple syrup. Yum.

[@SDQuilter]

If I could still can I would definitely try this recipe. It sounds so good.

[@kathywills3244]

Makes my mouth water, I will be making this one for sure.

[@krisk6256]

Thank you for the tutorial and recipe! Can't wait to make this. Patiently waiting like you for my onions to be done any day now! I have a big harvest coming this year up here in the PNW and this sounds so good! Yay!

[@kathysheesley463]

Love that veggie chopper. I have found a folded towel under really helps. And come down firmly!

[@cathmcfarlane-noble2087]

Love the video, thankyou. Tip: when lifting the double deck plate from canner use a wooden spoon handle. Hold the bowl of the spoon, this stops the plate from sliding down onto your hand.

[@OldReddingFarm]

completely amazing job with all those onions!!

[@pennythompson6773]

Came across this earlier. In the process of making. Takes a long time but smells delicious. Thanks Rachel.

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

That absolutely looks amazing. I bet it's awesome on burgers and chicken and yes meatloaf. Love the jumpsuit you are wearing, so cute! Thanks for sharing...

[@HoeIngandSowIngGardening]

I enjoyed watching your process. I love just mindlessly watching or listening to stuff while I process my veggies too. That recipe looks like a winner. Thank you so much for sharing, 👍🌴🌻🌸😀👍🌴

[@cindyskillman544]

I use a chopstick to get my canning rack out. I'm making your green tomato ketchup now; this is next. Looks Mawvelous!

[@melbarnes2109]

Hi, newbie Gardner and Canner. I watched this today and just had to make it. It's a family hit! Absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for sharing all you do. You inspire me weekly! 😙

[@1870s]

Awesome! So glad you enjoy it

[@lindagraff2484]

This was great, I didn't know how to tell they were ready to be pulled, great recipe too

[@conniedemers4479]

I am going to try it! But all ready I will put it in the oven to reduce and brown! Great job, you two are so cute together!❤️🇨🇦🐝

[@sandys7118]

Oh this sounds so good! I am going to try this and your Cowboy Candy! Onion Jam on a hamburger sounds wonderful!!!

[@denisebrady6858]

Rachel once again an amazing gardening outfit (if you could see mine I look like a hobo honestly). I have a very similar chopper & use it constantly & by the way YUM YUM !! I make that recipe on occasions but now I am going to can it- Thank you great video. Cheers Denise - Australia

[@teacherapproved876]

Thank you for sharing.. you guys are amazing

[@BouncySlim1]

I use a fork to remove the tray....... Place one of the fork thingies in one of the holes and lift out. As for the onions and time..... Maybe next time have two pans going to cut cook.down time in half. Looks delicious 😋

[@catracampolieto8989]

Beautiful onion harvest. I hope and dream to get at least half of what you harvested. And yes....I'll spoon them like you did. Addicted to your videos. Going through as many as I can.

[@tonzcat3850]

So glad I came across your channel. Thank you for sharing your home and recipe

[@1870s]

Happy you found us to and thank you

[@BootsandBountyHomestead]

We always pull our onions before the first rain because after that, they will rot. It gets too hot here in sw tn! Yours are so pretty! I started by bulb last year and they didn't do much of anything, so ill be either doing starts or sets over this winter if I can find them!

[@rosiemarsh2071]

Just recently found your channel...loving all your videos!! Thank you!

[@mimiohnine]

Thank you for the recipe!!! It’s very kind of you to post it. This is on my radar to can after tomato harvest!! Can’t wait

[@shuvanidev]

I think you can caramelize those onions in the oven or in a slow cooker - though it takes longer in the slow cooker - but then you could justify making more of it because it looks really delicious!

[@northstarprepsteader]

Looks amazing!! Kudos to you for putting that much time in :)

[@Greens5511]

looks good....but I gotta enough sweet treats to tempt me ;) Love your music!!!

[@trumpgirl1193]

Hi, I'm watching your channel from Germany and made your onion jam today. I absolutely love it, it tastes great. Thanks for the great recipe.

[@1870s]

Oh great, enjoy

[@Greens5511]

Oh I love ur music u played while Rachel was harvesting onions....what would I type to search my online music to find that type of music??? I would love to play it while I work in the kitchen ☺️

[@_thatchickchris8246]

Isn’t the chopper great. I absolutely love mine. Saves so much time. I’ve been wanting to make this since I saw The KneedyHomesteader make it. We love onions here. Maybe I can make it happen this year, I didn’t grow onions but I bet I can find a deal on some.

[@1870s]

I'm sure you can our farmers market had huge deal on bushels if them

[@lisawalters5482]

Looks divine. Might have to watch again and write the recipe down! Lol. Yummy. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

[@1870s]

It's in the description for you

[@kflan3342]

We have 'put up' about 40 lbs of onions by dehydrating, fermenting and freezing along with storing around 30lbs fresh. I have more coming in and I think this would be very nice to try. Huge fan of maple and balsamic, not sure of the cardamom and cinnamon. Might try it without those.

[@1870s]

I'd definitely try the cardamom but leave out the cinnamon if you're unsure.

[@lindafabrico6502]

That looks amazing, thanks for sharing your recipe!

[@deborahfromdcspetersoncity9213]

I remember hearing about this jam from some of my elder relatives when I was growing up but when I was older and asked for their recipe they said that they just did it by eye or memory, so needless to say I never got a recipe for it till now. My one great uncle used it on many meats but memorable was on steak and ribs.

[@Cordelia0704p]

I've watched Heather make this. I havent tried it yet but I am about to have a ton of onions so I'm going to give it a shot.

[@1870s]

Awesome I know there are several varieties of the recipe I'm glad I went with the spiced it makes it really lovely

[@stephiefultz]

Yes!! One of our favorites!! Made it last season and forgot about it had to throw 4 jars away. No worries will make it again. Doesn’t stay stable on shelves I would use it up before 9 months but that’s my opinion. Have a great day

[@1870s]

Why is it not shelf stable? Did it ferment on you?

[@stephiefultz]

That 1870's Homestead well it had a bad taste and it just didn’t look the same. So I threw it out. But I’ll make more but smaller batches. I think Linda did say 6 to 9 months on shelf ..

[@cindy-ki8ex]

Wow that looks delicious. I am going to make some. I never knew that you could layer jars in a water bath. I guess I never thought about it and had never seen it before. I do a lot of half pints and I am going to try it.

[@1870s]

Oh yes absolutely just keep the water above the jars

[@lindah5910]

Looks delicious. Thanks! I use regular metal tongs to remove my middle tray from the water bath canning pot (same for pressure canning for that matter).

[@randomsimplethings]

Looks fantastic! Wish I could grow onions successfully. I like your outfit, btw.

[@Wisconsincatmom]

Me too☺️

[@1870s]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ61aGR-ibSJb6M tips!

[@ashelymichael5808]

That looks really good. I bet you could caramelize them even more and still can them. I have seen this item look and spread like real jam ....oh now i wanna try it

[@debc8402]

I made it last year Yum!! still have some for this year :)

[@PLANTLIFE-lq1my]

Yum going to make this 😋thanks for sharing ❤️ do you have a link to the blue jumpsuit you are wearing please it’s so cute 🥰