Cherry Bacon Jam With Thyme And Cloves
Serves: 5
Ewell Douglas
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
63
Spice
42
Sweetness
53
Sourness
39
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 large
Onion (finely diced)280 g
Cherry Preserve (jar)1 cup
Light Brown Sugar1 cup
Red Wine Vinegar1 pinch
Ground Cloves1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsps
Thyme Leaves (fresh)Directions:
1
In large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon until just crisp, turning as needed
2
Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels until cooled
3
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from pan
4
Increase heat to medium and cook onions for 8-10 minutes or until soft and translucent
5
Add preserves and sugar to pan and cook over medium heat until hot and sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally
6
Add in vinegar, cloves, salt and pepper and cook for 8-10 minutes or until thickened and syrupy, stirring occasionally
7
Meanwhile finely chop bacon while jam is reducing
8
Add bacon and thyme to pan and stir to combine, cooking until desired consistency
9
Let jam cool and store in airtight jars for up to two weeks