Name: Onion Bacon Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: ½ lb bacon, cut into small pieces; ½ large yellow onion, diced; 1 large shallot, diced; 1 clove of garlic, minced; ½ tsp chili powder; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2½ tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp real maple syrup; Small pinch of salt

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I made this sweet & delicious onion bacon jam recipe the same day I found it on I Am Baker because it looked amazing and I had all the ingredients on hand. I love it when that happens! This onion bacon jam took about 30 minutes to make and made my house smell amazing! We had a smorgasbord for dinner recently, and I served this bacon jam with softened brie and sliced, toasted baguette–they paired beautifully. I really loved the sweet, salty combination with the creamy cheese & fresh bread.

Onion Bacon Jam

Ingredients:

½ lb bacon, cut into small pieces
½ large yellow onion, diced
1 large shallot, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
½ tsp chili powder
¼ cup brown sugar
2 ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp real maple syrup
Small pinch of salt

How to Make Onion Bacon Jam:

Cook the bacon pieces in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop into small bits.

Remove all but two tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Add the shallot and cook, stirring often, for another 10-15 minutes, or until caramelized.

Add the minced garlic and chili powder, then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

Add the brown sugar, vinegar, maple syrup, bacon bits, and a small pinch of salt.

Simmer, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. Enjoy.

Onion Bacon Jam

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Author: Pam / Original by I am Baker

Equipment

Large skillet

Ingredients

½ lb bacon, cut into small pieces
½ large yellow onion, diced
1 large shallot, diced
1 clove of garlic, minced
½ tsp chili powder
¼ cup brown sugar
2½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp real maple syrup
Small pinch of salt

Instructions

Cook the bacon pieces in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop into small bits.
Remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon grease from the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the shallot and cook, stirring often, for another 10-15 minutes, or until caramelized.
Add the minced garlic and chili powder, then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Add the brown sugar, vinegar, maple syrup, bacon bits, and a small pinch of salt.
Simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator. Enjoy.