Title: Sweet Onion Preserves
Categories: Preserve Relish Herb
Yield: 4 Half-pints

1/2	c	Extra-virgin olive oil
3	lb	Sweet onion, peeled and
		Thinly sliced
3/4	c	Light brown sugar, packed
2/3	c	Tarragon white wine vinegar
1	c	Dry white wine
1/4	c	Tarragon leaves, fresh,
		Minced
1	ts	Freshly ground white pepper

Warm oil in non-reactive pan over medium heat. Stir in the onions and sugar. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, storring occassionally, for 30 minutes. Add the venegar and wine and cook over med-low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes, or until mixture is thick. Stir in the tarragon and pepper.

Prepare the jars, lids and boiling water bath. Fill jars leave 1/4 inc headspace. Wipe rims with clean towel and attach lids securely.

Place jars in boiling water bath, when water returns to boil, process for 15 mins.

Herb Companion Aug/Sept 95

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