Figgie Onion Jam
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium red onion peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup dried black Mission figs stems removed
- 1 cup water divided
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In 4-cup sauce pot, melt butter over low heat. Add onions. Cover and cook on low 15 minutes until onions have softened. Add figs, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup vinegar, sugar and salt. Cover and cook on low another 15 minutes until figs have softened.
- Remove pot from heat and add black pepper and vanilla extract. Pour into blender or use immersion blender to process until smooth. Add remaining water and vinegar to blender for smoother jam or leave as-is for a more chunky texture.