Malay Chile Jam

• FAST
• MAKE-AHEAD
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2. 1/2 cup sugar
3. 1/3 cup minced seeded medium-hot chiles, such as jalapeños or serranos
4. 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
5. 1/4 cup water
6. 1/4 lemon, cut into 2 wedges and seeded
7. Large pinch of salt

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook over moderate heat, stirring often, until the jam thickens and registers 210° on a jelly thermometer, about 12 minutes. Discard the lemon wedges. Pour the jam into a clean jar or container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Warm the jam slightly in the jar set in a saucepan of gently simmering water before serving.