Best Caramelized Pearl Onions With Balsamic Glaze Recipes

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BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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Deeply caramelized with balsamic vinegar until glossy and browned, these sweet and tangy jewels are a gorgeous addition to your holiday plate. We actually prefer frozen, peeled pearl onions over fresh for convenience; you save a lot of time by not peeling fresh pearl onions. You will be tempted to stir the pan frequently as the liquid reduces, but the onions need time to cook undisturbed in order to get deeply browned. Keep the heat low so the liquid in the pan doesn't dry up too quickly.

Provided by Adam Dolge

Time 50m

Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 1/2 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 (14.5-oz.) pkg. frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
2 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water, as needed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium. Add onions; cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sugar; cook 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 25 minutes, adding up to 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if pan seems dry. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, salt, and pepper. Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 249 mg, Sugar 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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The balsamic glaze on these pearl onions lends a sweetness to this side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but easy enough for a weeknight. Serve with our Salt and Pepper Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bags (10 ounces each) red or white pearl onions, trimmed and peeled
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine onions, wine, butter, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes (if onions are large, increase cooking time and add more water).
  • Add vinegar and cook until sauce thickens and onions are glazed, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Make sure the frozen pearl onions go straight from the freezer into the roasting pan. Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position - closest to the heating element. And don't forget that sprinkling of sugar to help the browning.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) bags frozen white pearl onions, left frozen, excess ice removed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to low position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Toss onions with oil, sugar, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Transfer to a cookie sheet with rim in a single layer. Roast onions until golden brown, about 30 minutes, stirring at 20 minutes and again at 25 minutes, adding garlic at this point.
  • Meanwhile, bring vinegar to boil; simmer over medium-high heat, about 10 minutes, until reduced to 1/3 cup - it should be a thin syrup. Put onions into a bowl, add reduced vinegar and parsley; toss to coat. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

BALSAMIC ONIONS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     condiment

Time 17m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 small red onions
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cut the onions in half and slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on a baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the onions are tender. Remove from the oven, toss with 2 more tablespoons balsamic vinegar.

GLAZED PEARL ONIONS AND GRAPES



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Onion     Side     Easter     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Sherry     Healthy     Grape     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 ounces red pearl onions
1/3 cup Sherry vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1 1/2 cups seedless red grapes (about 1/2 pound)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle or lower third.
  • Blanch unpeeled pearl onions in boiling water 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Peel onions and trim off root ends.
  • Bring onions, vinegar, and water to a simmer in an ovenproof 12-inch heavy skillet with sugar, butter, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Cover and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Uncover skillet and transfer to oven. Roast, stirring once or twice, until most of liquid has evaporated, 15 to 18 minutes. Stir in grapes and roast, stirring once or twice, until liquid glazes onions and grapes, 5 to 8 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
  • What to drink:
  • Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard '06

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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Categories     Onion     Side     Sauté     Vinegar     Fall     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 1/2 pounds assorted pearl onions such as red, white, and/or yellow (about 8 cups)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan of boiling water blanch one third of onions 3 minutes and drain. Blanch remaining onions in batches in same manner. Cool onions and peel.
  • In a large heavy skillet heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer onions with a slotted spoon to a platter, reserving liquid. Glazed onions may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and onions and reserved liquid, chilled separately, covered. Reheat onions in reserved liquid, adding a little water if necessary, and transfer with slotted spoon to platter. Simmer reserved liquid until thickened and syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  • Spoon sauce over onions and serve warm at room temperature.

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