Bon Appetit/October 2003

Red Onion Marmalade with chestnuts

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2-1/2 cups N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
4 tablespoons olive oil 6 cups thinly sliced red onions (about 4 medium) 1 teaspoon salt
1 cup tawny Port 1/4 cup chopped pitted prunes (dried plums) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 12 peeled roasted chestnuts from jar, halved



1 Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large deep nonstick skillet over high heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle with pepper. Saute until onions are beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook until onions are soft, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Increase heat to high; uncover and saute until onions are brown, about 5 minutes. Add Port, prunes, and vinegar; stir until liquid evaporates and onions darken, about 3 minutes. Add thyme; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chestnuts and saute until coated with oil, about 1 minute. Add to onion mixture. Season onion marmalade with more salt and pepper, if desired. Transfer to bowl; cool.

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