Caramelized Shallot & Fennel Jam

This dark, savory jam is one of my favorite accompaniments to sardines or mackerel. A small bowl of this on a snack board can give these tiny fish a cooked-all-day flavor without sacrificing the fresh texture of fish straight from the can.

Use this jam as a building block for a composed party snack, like the Spicy Sardine Toasts with Caramelized Shallot & Fennel Jam, or even on a slapdash baguette sandwich with some oil-packed tuna. If you end