Red Onion Marmalade

[binley100]

Hot jars, hot filling then cover while still hot . As the filling cools it creates a vacuum which should seal the jars.

[SarzWix]

Erm... You put the lid on and twist it shut?

ETA: He he he, Binley was a bit more explanatory than me

[FionaH]

Thank you Binley you are a kind and gracious woman, unlike some I could mention

I got confuddled cos the OP said to let it cool..................and, well cos I am a bit carp at this stuff

Oi Sarky Sarz should I have done that hot thing with the beetroot as well then?

[SarzWix]

Nope, beetroot will be fine - the acid of the vinegar is all the preserving agent they need.

[FionaH]

Nope, beetroot will be fine - the acid of the vinegar is all the preserving agent they need.

Shame, was hoping to poison MrH and youngest with it

[SarzWix]

It's that time of year again, so just giving this a gentle bump to the top of the pile

[Ananke]

Sounds fab, i'm going to have a go at this tomorrow

[chris]

Thanks, I just saw Alice post on facebook saying the red onions were cheap in Lidl again, so will pop over today and grab some!

[SarzWix]

I have a load of Robinsons Mammoth Red just about ready, they're fab for this

[mandyballantyne]

Got a load on just now but was about 90grams short of sugar, will it be ok dont want it too sweet but could but some honey in?? really want it for goats cheese tarts but i've made lots!

PS Heavy with balsamic ;-0

Mandy

[Aberdeenplotter]

Thanks for bumping this thread up . I was just thinking of making some red onion marmalade yesterday.

[Fruit&2veg]

Like the sound of the red onion marmalade will give it a try over the weekend, still have loads of red onions left. Have just made some Caramalised red onion chutney which tastes great! anyone want the recipe follow this link- Make Caramelised Onion Chutney - Preserving

[Jeanied]

Thanks for the reminder of this thread - I made some last year and now have friends who want a repeat order! Also red onions are in my local s'market - on the plot they don't do too well.

[Hilary B]

Got a load on just now but was about 90grams short of sugar, will it be ok dont want it too sweet but could but some honey in?? really want it for goats cheese tarts but i've made lots!

PS Heavy with balsamic ;-0


Mandy

Would think it should be OK, probably won't thicken as readily, but once it does, sugar content should be enough to preserve (as far as that is needed)....

[binley100]

Honey burns very easily but you can substitute 10 - 15 % of the sugar content with honey and add it after the sugar has dissolved.