As promised in my previous post, I am delighted to share with you this fabulous Beetroot Jam (relish) recipe. For those that love this vegetable you can take pleasure in eating it as a relish which can accompany many of your favourite dishes whether it be meat, hamburgers, in sandwiches, for breakfast with eggs, bacon, on toast and the list goes on. Allow your imagination to roam free and make use of this relish in which ever way you would like to enjoy it.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 large Spanish Onions (sliced thinly)
1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
3/4 cup water
800 grams fresh beetroot (peeled & grated)
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation Time: 20 minutes (approximately)
Cooking Time: 40 minutes (approximately)
Makes: 4 cups (approximately)
In a large saucepan heat the oil, add the onion and cook for approximately 15 minutes, stirring, allowing the onion to soften and caramelise. Add the beetroot, sugar, vinegar’s, water and continue cooking, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and continue to simmer uncovered, stirring for 30 minutes or until the beetroot is tender and relish is thick.
Spoon the hot relish into hot sterilised jars, seal immediately. Label and date the jars when cold.
Cook’s Tips
Wear disposable gloves when peeling the beetroot to avoid staining your hands.
If you find the vinegar too strong and overpowering, just add a little more water to the pan, simmer, reduce and thicken.
Store the relish in a cool, dark place for at least three weeks before opening. Refrigerate your relish after opening.
When left to stand for at least 3 weeks the flavours will combine, intensify and become richer.
Enjoy!
18 Responses
It definitely looks interesting! 😄
Thanks for stopping by Jason. Good to hear from you. 🙂
No problem! I try to make my rounds as I can! 😉
I know you are busy… With family, work , huge following and of course writing… Keep well.
Wellllllll I don’t have that many people following me anymore lol. So it is rather easy. 😉😄
People come and go… Which is all good. It’s the nature of blogging. 🙂 LOL
I enjoy it as its fun. I am sharing what I enjoy the most. Cooking! 🙂
And I love cooking blogs because of that! 😉
This looks so very delicious, Milanka 🙂
I like beetroot so much and they are very healthy, so I try to implement them best possible together with all other roots.
I am also a big fan of beetroot. You are absolutely right, they are very healthy! Have a great weekend Irene. 🙂
Wish you a happy weekend too, Milanka 🙂
this just can’t
be beat 🙂
With just a couple of other ingredients to enhance the relish…. 🙂
Very Interesting recipe. Love any thing out of beets. Thanks a lot for this share. And an amazing photograph!
Thanks Sumith. I love beets as well. Glad you like the photo. Will pass your comment onto Pietro. 🙂
This is a brilliant idea! And, the shots are beautiful!
Thank you for your lovely comment and for stopping by. Milanka 🙂
I haven’t been around
Sorry
All kinds of life has been happening
The best relish looks good
As always Sheldon
Hope you are well Sheldon. No need to apologise. I myself have been unwell and recovering from a virus. Have also been busy with studies, family life and the list goes on. I am working on a new post for tomorrow. Keep well and warmest regards Milanka 🙂 🙂