With it's deep rich flavor and beautiful red hue, Red Onion Chutney brings a blast of complex flavor as a topping for grilled steak or chicken and even burgers.
Combine ½ cup of the sugar with the wine and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
Add the red onion, cover and cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Drain the onion slices and discard the liquid. Return the onion to the pan. Add the remaining ½ cup of sugar and the red wine vinegar and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until syrupy, about 6 - 10 minutes longer.
Notes
Store onion marmalade in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.Uses for Red Onion Marmalade
Crostini: Toast thin slices of French bread and top it with very thin sliced rare cooked beef tenderloin. Then add a spoonful of the marmalade for an impressive appetizer.
Baguette: Smear some on top of slices of baguette and incorporate them into an appetizer meat and cheese platter.