Step 1

Add the butter, red onion and minced garlic to a medium sized pot.

Step 2

Cook over medium low heat for about 20 minutes until the onions have reduced considerably and caramelized.

Step 3

Add the pepper, salt, honey, apple cider vinegar, apple juice and thyme.

Step 4

Simmer very slowly and reduce this mixture for another 20 minutes or more, until it reaches a jam-like consistency. Pay close attention to the jam, stirring often until practically all of the liquid boils off.

Step 5

Serve warm or reheat a little at a tie in the microwave for a few seconds as needed.

Step 6

This jam will last for several days in sealed container/s in the fridge or for much longer if you choose to make a large batch and follow proper canning/bottling procedures.

Step 7

If keeping for longer than a week, use the canning method recommended by the jar manufacturer as in this step-by-step guide .