SWEET-AND-SOUR BABY ONIONS

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Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound cipolline onions* or small boiling onions, peeled (about 30)
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon water (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add cippoline onions and saute until brown in spots, about 5 minutes. Add vinegar and powdered sugar and toss to coat. Bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until onions are just tender, about 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper and simmer uncovered until vinegar is reduced to glaze, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. Transfer to bowl and serve. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat, thinning with 1 tablespoon water, if necessary.) *Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.