Autumn Herbed Pickled Onions
These Autumn Herbed Pickled Onions are a quick and flavorful way to bring the season’s warmth to your table. Infused with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and fresh herbs, they’re tangy, sweet, and aromatic—perfect for topping fall salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or hearty sandwiches. Ready in minutes and lasting up to two weeks in the fridge, they’re a simple make-ahead condiment that captures autumn in a jar.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- 1 Sharp Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 wooden spoons
- 1 heatproof mason jar with lid
Ingredients
- ½-1 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black peppercorns
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and put it in a heat proof mason jar.
- In a small saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, water, maple syrup, salt, peppercorns and herbs. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, stirring to dissolve the salt and syrup.
- Pour the hot liquid over the sliced onions, making sure they're fully submerged. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refridgerate for at least 15-20 minutes for at before using.
- Enjoy as a snack or serve on top of various fall dishes!