Tropea onion is a food that has many possibilities to be cooked and presented on our tables. One type of onion is the onion red of Tropea. A recipe that takes us to Calabria. In fact, red onions are typical of the Tropea area, between Vibo Valentia and Capo Vaticano.

Tropea onion: ingredients for the jam

A recipe suitable for those who love jams. Preparing a Tropea red onion jam is simple. Here are the ingredients for four 250ml jars:

  • 1 kg of Tropea red onions,
  • 1 bay leaf,
  • 30 ml of Cognac,
  • 200g of sugar,
  • 200g of brown sugar,
  • 100 ml of white wine.

Preparation

Let's start preparing our Tropea red onion jam. First we peel and clean the onions. Now we wash and dry them. Finally we cut them into thin slices. If you prefer, you can cut them using a mandolin. Now put the onions in a large bowl and add the granulated sugar, brown sugar and wine. Then we pour the Cognac and add the bay leaf. We begin to mix well so that the onions flavor. We cover the bowl with cling film and let the onions soak for at least 6 hours. It is important to leave everything in a cool and dry place, mixing the contents from time to time. After six hours, remove the bay leaf and place the onions in a pan. Now let's light the fire. At this point we are dedicated to sanitizing the jars and caps. 

Tropea onion-jams

Let's start by putting the mixture to boil over low heat for the necessary time. In particular, we wait for everything to thicken. After about 30 minutes, the jam is ready. Then we take some of the mixture with a teaspoon and let a drop fall on a plate. When the drop remains compact, it means that the preserves are ready. So let's turn off the heat and start potting the still hot jam. As for other homemade jams we help ourselves with the special funnel and a ladle. In any case, we try to take care to leave about 1 centimeter of space from the edge. We close the jars and let it cool. Once the jars have cooled, we place them in a cool, dark place. Finally, we wait at least a month before eating our jam. Buon appetito! 

Cooking the Tropea Onion, a unique jam! last edit: 2020-07-08T08:46:17+02:00 da Angelo Franchitto

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