Snack: Fried Onion Dippers with Balsamic Ketchup

Recipe by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez Don't say we didn't warn you! Once you taste our batter-fried onion dippers, those blooming onions and onion rings you've always loved will seem so yesterday. These onion dippers may just be the best new invention si

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cups ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Cook garlic in oil in a 2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 1 minute.
Add vinegar and boil over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in ketchup, sugar, mustard, cloves, allspice, cayenne (if using), and salt and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, until it's thick and well blended.
Transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.

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