Red Onion Marmalade

Red Onion Marmalade

Sweet and Sticky

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 1h 20m
Total Time: 1h 20m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

115
Calories
2g
Fat
22g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
Red Onion Marmalade

Recipe Description

With this Red Onion Marmalade, aka red onion chutney recipe, you won’t need to buy anymore ready-made stuff to garnish your bruschetta or to serve with a cheese plate. This sweet and tangy marmalade or chutney is extremely flavorful and has the perfect balance of taste. This onion marmalade is vegan and gluten-free. And it is also great as a food gift for friends and family!

This recipe is perfect for onion storage since this delicious marmalade keeps well for up to 3 months in your fridge. To store, wash the jar and lid in hot soapy water, rinse well, then dry in the oven preheated to 300 °F for 20 minutes. Let cool and then spoon the marmalade. Seal, store, and enjoy!

To make this Red Onion Marmalade, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Red Onion Marmalade

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil and add onion

    2 min
    Step 1 - Red Onion Marmalade

    In a large pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 1.1 pounds sliced onion.

  2. 2

    Cook onion

    20 min
    Step 2 - Red Onion Marmalade

    Stir well and cook for 20 minutes, stirring, unti soft.

  3. 3

    Add half sugar

    10 min
    Step 3 - Red Onion Marmalade

    Add ½ a cup brown sugar, stir and cook for 10 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Add more sugar, vinegar, garlic, and mustard

    3 min
    Step 4 - Red Onion Marmalade

    Add the remaining ½ a cup sugar, ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 minced cloves garlic, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and stir. Bring to simmer.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    45 min
    Step 5 - Red Onion MarmaladeStep 5 - Red Onion Marmalade

    Gently simmer for about 45 minutes or until the marmalade is thick and the liquid is evaporated. Allow the marmalade to cool before transferring to a sterilized jar.

  6. 6

    Serve and store

    Step 6 - Red Onion Marmalade

    Serve or seal and store in the fridge for up to 3 months.

This Red Onion Marmalade is a perfect condiment for pizzas, appetizers, meat and cheese trays, and many more. The best part? It will just get better with time as the flavors will develop and mature. Try it soon and don’t forget to leave a review.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Mandy
February 27, 2025
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Simply delicious bliss!

Tina Larson
May 24, 2024
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Delicious!

Ursula Green
May 23, 2024
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Delicious! Made this for my husband's birthday, and everyone loved it. Perfect with cheese and made the night unforgettable.

Yvette
April 23, 2024
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Superb! Made this red onion marmalade for a family gathering and it was a hit. Everyone loved it with the cheese platter. I even used it as a glaze for chicken later in the week. So easy to make and store. Will definitely be making it again soon.

Vicky
March 9, 2024
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Simply amazing taste! I made this for a cozy dinner with friends. Everyone loved it, especially paired with cheese. It was a hit! Now it’s a must-have in my fridge for any gathering.

Wendy
October 19, 2023
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Simply exquisite flavor!

William Carter
October 14, 2023
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Excellent!

Fiona Thompson
October 10, 2023
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OMG, this Red Onion Marmalade is a game changer! I made a batch for a family BBQ, and everyone went wild! It’s super easy and tastes amaze on cheese! Totally making it again!

Ulysses
October 7, 2023
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Yo, this red onion marmalade recipe is the bomb. Made it for my buddies last weekend and it was a hit with the cheese plate.

Grace Rogers
April 14, 2023
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Made it for a party and everyone loved it! Super tasty on cheese platters!

Emily Carter
February 20, 2023
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I made this Red Onion Marmalade for a cheese night with friends and it was a hit. It's so easy to make and tastes fabulous. Now, I'm proud to say I won't be buying any more store stuff.

María López
January 25, 2023
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Increíble!

Olivia
March 18, 2022
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¡Deliciosa y fácil!

Bethany
January 7, 2022
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This Red Onion Marmalade is simply great! I made it for a cheese platter at our anniversary dinner and everyone loved it. The flavor balance is perfect.

Yvonne
October 22, 2021
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Delicious. Made this marmalade for the first time and enjoyed it on my morning toast. The flavor was sweet and tangy, just perfect for me.

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