Le Chardonnay's Onion Marmalade Recipe

Experience a taste of culinary excellence with this award-winning onion marmalade recipe, inspired by Chef Claude Alviry's creation at the renowned Le Chardonnay restaurant in Los Angeles. Featured in the LA Times' 'SOS' column and selected as one of their top ten recipes of the year, this sweet and savory marmalade is incredibly easy to make. Imagine perfectly caramelized onions, bathed in rich red wine and a touch of grenadine, served atop toasted French bread and garnished with fresh watercress and a perfectly poached egg. This recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a sophisticated appetizer or a unique side dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 855.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Le Chardonnay's Onion Marmalade

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How to Make Le Chardonnay's Onion Marmalade

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Add 2 large finely minced yellow onions (about 3 cups) and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).
  2. Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup dry red wine, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the liquids to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of grenadine syrup. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Continue to cook over low heat for 45 minutes, or until the onion mixture has thickened to the consistency of a marmalade. Stir frequently and add a splash of red wine if the mixture becomes too dry and starts to scorch.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  7. Serve the onion marmalade generously atop 4 slices of toasted French bread. Garnish each slice with finely chopped hard-boiled egg and fresh watercress.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

256g

Fat

146g

Carbs

29g