Best Balsamic Jam Recipes

PAN-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH QUICK BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until smoking. Add the tomatoes to the dry pan and cook, turning a few times, until charred on all sides but still holding their shape, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions and then immediately pour in the vinegar. Stir in the confectioners' sugar until dissolved. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften and the vinegar thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. (The onions should retain some bite; the vinegar should be reduced and be slightly syrupy.) Pour into a serving bowl, making sure to scrape out all the contents of the skillet. Season with the flaky sea salt and drizzle olive oil over the top. Garnish with the basil.

EGG WHITE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND HOMEMADE FIG JAM SANDWICH WITH SALAD AND MAPLE BALSAMIC DRESSING

Steps:

• For the caramelized onions: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onions, separating them, and sprinkle with the salt. Saute for 10 minutes, then turn down the heat to medium-low and cook until the onions are deep amber in color, another 35 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for the fig jam: Combine 1/4 cup water, the figs, sugar and lemon zest in a saucepan and simmer over low heat until thick, 45 to 60 minutes. For the eggs: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and use a paper towel to grease the pan and remove the excess oil. Crack 2 egg whites into a bowl and beat with a whisk. Pour the whites into the skillet and add 1/4 teaspoon piment d'espelette and some black pepper. Cook until opaque, 1 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another minute. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggs to make 3 more omelets.
• For the salad: Combine the olive oil, vinegar and maple syrup in a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Seal the jar and shake vigorously to blend. Toss the arugula and blueberries with the dressing. Toast the bread. Spread 1 tablespoon jam on each of 4 slices of toast and add 1 tablespoon caramelized onions. Top with the egg whites and cover with the remaining slices of toast. Serve with the salad.

FROZEN YOGURT BARK WITH STRAWBERRY-BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Make the jam: Combine the strawberries, sugar, vinegar and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the strawberries soften and the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. Remove the jam from the pan to a bowl and cool to room temperature. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
• Make the bark: Spread the yogurt on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a thin layer (about 1/3-inch thick). Dollop 1/2 cup jam over the yogurt and use a wooden skewer or tip of a knife to swirl. Sprinkle the fruit and chocolate shavings on top. Place in the freezer and freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Once frozen, break into pieces.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Combine sugar and vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add strawberries and thyme to the sugar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove thyme sprigs. Allow jam to cool and store in the fridge in an airtight container or transfer hot jam to sterilized jars and seal.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLACK PEPPER JAM

Steps:

• Crush or finely chop strawberries 1 layer at a time. Measure 6 cups.
• Mix pectin with 1/4 cup of sugar. Stir pectin mixture into berries and continue stirring while bringing to a boil over high heat.
• Add remaining sugar. Continue stirring and boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove jam from heat. Add balsamic vinegar and pepper.
• Ladle into sterilized jars. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

ONION TARTS WITH BALSAMIC ONION JAM

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in 1/4 cup butter until softened. Add 3 bay leaves, 1 sage sprig and 1 thyme sprig. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Discard bay leaves, thyme and sage. Cool slightly., Place onion mixture in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, molasses and remaining bay leaves, sage, thyme and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaves, sage and thyme., Unfold puff pastry; cut into 1-1/2-in. squares. Transfer squares to greased baking sheets. Dollop a scant teaspoonful of onion jam in the middle of each square; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cheese., Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GLAZING YOUR CHICKEN WITH JAM AND BALSAMIC - LONGMEADOW FARM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil or coat it with nonstick spray.
• Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper, then rub with 1/2 teaspoon thyme. Place bone-side up in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes for boneless or with bone in, 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat jam or jelly, vinegar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme over medium-low heat until glaze is melted. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
• Turn chicken meat-side up. Brush liberally with jam glaze. Continue to roast, brushing twice with remaining glaze, until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes more, (20 minutes for bone in).
• Serve with some brown (or white rice).

CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BALSAMIC ONION JAM

Steps:

• Cut up the chicken into chunks, larger than bite size but not too large.
• Mix the flour with the paprika, ginger, black pepper and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
• Coat the chicken with the flour mixture.
• Fry the chicken in the olive oil in one layer, turning to brown both sides.
• You may have to do this in batches, removing the browned chicken to a separate plate.
• Add some fresh oil to the pot (you can leave in what's in there).
• Fry the onions, constantly stirring, until caramelized.
• Add the vinegar (stand back, the vapors can really get you).
• Then add the water.
• Keep cooking until the sauce is reduced to a jammy consistency.
• Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Add the fried chicken pieces and stir to completely coat and heat through.
• Serve with some plain rice or couscous.

FIG AND BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Combine the figs, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and a sachet in a large saucepan and attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring to break up the large pieces of fig, keeping a chunky consistency, until the jam reaches 220 degrees F. Remove from the heat.
• Remove the sachet and stir in the lemon juice to taste. Spoon the jam into a canning jar or other storage container, cover, and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for up to 1 month.

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Rinse the berries and remove their hulls, then roughly dice.
• Measure the fruit into a 6 to 8 quart nonreactive pot and add lemon juice and the proper amount of calcium water; stir well.
• Measure the sugar into a separate bowl adn thoroughly mix the proper amount of pectin powder into the sugar; set the mixture aside.
• Bring the fruit to a boil over medium-high heat. If it starts to foam, skim off the top and discard.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and return to a boil.
• Pour the pectin-sugar mixture into the boiling jam stirring as you add; stir vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the sugar dissolves.
• Return the fruit to a boil and remove from heat; skim off any foam.
• Fill jars leaving 1" head space.
• Process for 6 minutes.

STRAWBERRY & FIG BALSAMIC JAM RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• 1. Cut figs and strawberries into small chunks. 2. Combine figs, strawberries and sugar in a saucepan. 3.Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly. Add in balsamic vinegar to taste. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes or until the mixture is reduced and coats the back of a spoon. 4. Transfer jam into a sterilised jar, allowing it to cool completely. Seal and store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC JAM (USING PECTIN) RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Steps:

• Hull the strawberries, wash and then drain them. Mash them, in layers. (I pulse them in my food processor until they are the size I prefer... small chunks, but not totally pureed). Combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar and the pectin in a large pot. Bring to a boil, stirring so it doesn't stick. Slowly add the sugar. Bring to a continuous roll, stirring frequently, so it doesn't stick. Bring to a gel stage (approximately 10 minutes). I like to chill a plate in my freezer. Spoon a little of the cooked fruit on the cold plate. Run your finger through it, and see if it separates. Let it sit a minute more and feel the texture. If it gels, it's ready. Pour into sterilized clean class jars with lids. Set the filled jars in a rack, covered by at least 2" of boiling water. Keep the pot covered and set a timer for 10 minutes, from when the water begins to rapidly boil. Remove from the pot, carefully, with a jar lifter onto a clean towel. Listen for the "pop" of the vacuum on the lids...and/or press a finger on the top. If it's firm, you have a good vacuum. If a jar is not sealed, properly, you can repeat the water bath boil method, or refrigerate this jar and eat within 2 weeks.

BACON BURGERS WITH BACON-ONION-BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• Make the Jam In a heavy-duty 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until lightly browned but not yet crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 2 to 3 Tbs. of bacon fat from the skillet. Add the onion to the skillet, season with a little salt and pepper, cover the pan, and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover, add a splash of water, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cover, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add the vinegar, mustard, and 1/3 cup water. Return the bacon to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until the liquid has thickened and most of it has been absorbed, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool slightly. Cover with plastic wrap and leave at room temperature for up to 2 hours, or refrigerate for up to 2 days and gently reheat before serving. Make the burgers With a sharp knife or food processor, mince the bacon. Transfer to a large mixing bowl, and add the ground beef, Worcestershire, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Using a fork, gently toss until well mixed but not overworked. Form into 4 equal patties, each 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Press your thumb in the center of each patty to create a deep depression. Prepare a gas or charcoal grill fire for indirect cooking over medium-high heat (400°F to 450°F). Grill the burgers over direct heat until grill marks form, 4 to 5 minutes (move them to indirect heat if any flare-ups occur). Flip the burgers and cook for 4 to 5 minutes more for medium (a faintly pink center). For more well done, cook an additional minute. Transfer the burgers to a plate and tent them with aluminum foil. Toast the cut sides of the buns on the grill until golden grill marks form,about 1 minute. Serve the burgers on the

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH BACON AND BALSAMIC CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND GOAT CHEESE (AKA BACON JAM ASPARAGUS) RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat, set aside on paper towels and drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease from the pan.
• Add the onion and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until they are nice and tender and tender and just starting to caramelize, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the asparagus spears in the oil, salt and pepper and grill over medium-high heat until crisp-tender and slightly charred.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant about a minute.
• Add the bacon and the mixture of the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce and cook until most of the liquid has cooked off, about 2-3 minutes.
• Serve the warm asparagus topped with bacon and balsamic caramelized onions and goat cheese.

BALSAMIC ONION JAM (SERVE WITH FILET)

Steps:

• In large skillet over med high heat warm the butter and olive oil. Add onions and salt. cook until tender have reduced in volume by 1/2 about 10 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Stir in vinegar, sugar and currants. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the onions become jam like and most of the liquid has evaporated about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temp. The jam will thicken as it cools. May be made up to 2 days ahead; keep refrigerated. Bring to room temp before serving. Prepare grill for direct cooking over med heat (350 to 450). Lightly brush steaks on both sides with oil and season with salt/pepper. All steaks to stand at room temp for 15 to 30 minutes before grilling. Lightly brush one side of the baguette slices with oil and grill them over direct medium heat until toasted. 1 to 2 minutes grill one side only. Allow to cool and then rub the grilled sides lightly with the garlic. In small bowl combine the cream ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Grill steaks over medium direct heat with lid closed as much as possible until cooked to desired doneness. 12 to 14 minutes for medium rare turning once or twie. Remove from the grill and let rest for 3-5 minutes and cut steaks into 1/4 inch slices. Spread a layer of jam on each piece of toasted baguette. Place a slice of meat on the jam and top with small dollop of the horseradish cream. Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives, if desired.

BALSAMIC ONION AND ROASTED GARLIC JAM

Steps:

• Chop onions Cook onions in olive oil and butter Squeeze garlic out of casings and cook for another 10-15 min. Add rest of ingred and cook for another 15-20 min until golden. Serve with cheese

AVOCADO CRISTO WITH CHERRY TOMATO JAM AND BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a medium size bowl combine the eggs, milk, garlic, cumin, and salt and pepper, and lightly beat. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture covering both sides. In a baking dish lightly coated with olive oil, place a layer of bread slices on the bottom. Arrange a layer of avocado slices in a fan design on top of the bread. Cover with a layer of Monterey Jack. Place another layer of the dipped bread slices over the cheese and avocados. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until bread is nicely browned.
• To make the tomato jam, saute the tomatoes and sugar in a pan until liquid reduces and becomes thick.
• In a medium size pot, reduce the vinegar until slightly thickened.
• To serve, remove the avocado cristo from baking dish and cut into wedges. Arrange wedges on each plate with the plum tomato jam and a drizzle of the balsamic reduction. Garnish plate with lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a slice of avocado.

BALSAMIC-FIG JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Trim stem ends from figs. Finely chop or grind figs. Measure exactly 5 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir in balsamic glaze.
• Stir in pectin. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil; cook exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Let prepared jars stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store unopened jams and jellies in cool, dry, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jams and jellies up to 3 weeks.

BALSAMIC JAM

Steps:

• In a large heavy bottomed pan over high heat bring the balsamic, sugar lemon juice, vanilla, allspice, cloves, star anise and orange zest to a boil.
• Remove from heat, transfer to storage container and refrigerate overnight or up to 5 days.
• Strain the liquid and save the vanilla for another use.
• Pour into a large wide pot and bring to a boil over high heat being sure it does not boil over.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mix reaches about 215 F and has the texture of a light syrup, 20-25 minutes.
• Use standard canning techniques to finish seal in 6 half pint and 1 4 oz jars.
• Does not include refrigeration time.

BALSAMIC ONION JAM

Steps:

• Cut the onions in half and slice thinly crosswine - 10 heaping cups
• Heat oil and add onions. Stir in bay leaves. season with salt and pepper. Cook x 15-20 min
• Add remaining ingred. Simmer x 20 min. Remove the bay leaves. Add more salt and pepper if necessary
• Keep cooking until jammy consistency.