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Caramelized Onion-Bacon Jam

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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 10
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Serve this sweet-and-savory jam on crackers, crostini or crusty bread.
Updated Jan 23, 2015
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Ingredients

  • 10 slices bacon
  • 2 large red onions, cut in half, then sliced vertically
  • 2 large sweet onions, cut in half, then sliced vertically
  • 2 large shallots, cut in half, then sliced vertically
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Steps

  • 1
    In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Crumble bacon; set aside.
  • 2
    Cook onions and shallots in bacon drippings over medium-low heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until golden brown and tender. Add brown sugar, vinegar, cider and thyme. Reduce heat to low; cook 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in bacon. Cool to room temperature. Store covered in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Place small pieces of Brie cheese on melba toast rounds and top with a spoonful of the jam. Garnish with thyme leaves.

Nutrition

100 Calories, 1g Total Fat, 3g Protein, 20g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
100
Total Fat
1g
0%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
0%
Sodium
330mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
0%
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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