Here’s a delicious, tangy-sweet Cranberry & Balsamic Onion Marmalade—perfect for topping meats, cheese, or sandwiches 🍽️
🍇🧅 Cranberry & Balsamic Onion Marmalade
Ingredients (makes ~2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes for a slight kick
Instructions
- Cook the onions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic & cranberries
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add cranberries, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Simmer
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and mixture thickens.
- Season & cool
- Add salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- Store & serve
- Transfer to a jar. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Serve with roasted meats, grilled cheese, or crackers and cheese.
💡 Tips
- For extra depth, add a splash of port wine or orange juice while simmering.
- Can be blended for a smoother texture if desired.
- Works beautifully as a holiday appetizer topping with brie or goat cheese.
I can also give you a quick 10-minute version in the microwave if you want it even faster. Do you want that?
