Somerset Red Onion Marmalade #1

Ingredients

• 3 lbs red onions, after peeling and slicing thinly
• 1/2 pint red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon pickling spices
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 ounces soft brown sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Put the thinly sliced onions into a large heavy bottomed pan that has a tight fitting lid together with the vinegar and simmer until soft.

2. 2

   Add the spices, salt and ginger and stir.

3. 3

   Add the sugar and boil steadily until the marmalade is thick and a wooden spoon drawn through the mixture leaves a distinct gap.

4. 4

   Spoon into hot preserving jars and seal.

5. 5

   Store in a cool, dark, dry cupboard. Can be used immediately but improves with keeping and will keep well for a year.