Glazed Pearl Onions
Transform your next meal into a showstopper with this elegant and effortlessly simple recipe for Glazed Pearl Onions! Featuring tender pearl onions simmered to perfection in a savory-sweet blend of butter and sugar, this dish delivers a glossy caramelized finish that will elevate any dining experience. With just a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients and a dash of fresh parsley for garnish, these silky, golden onions are the perfect side dish for roasted meats, poultry, or festive holiday spreads. Prep in 10 minutes and let the glaze work its magic in just 25 minutes for a versatile, crowd-pleasing recipe that shines on both casual and celebratory tables.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams pearl onions
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 120 milliliters water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath in a large bowl.
Add the pearl onions to the boiling water and blanch them for 2 minutes. Drain immediately and transfer to the ice bath to cool.
Once cooled, trim off the root ends of the onions and gently peel away the skins. Set peeled onions aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the sugar, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Add the peeled pearl onions to the skillet, tossing to coat them evenly in the butter mixture.
Pour the water into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water has evaporated and the onions are tender and glazed with a golden brown hue.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or accompaniment to roasts, poultry, or holiday meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
383 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2386 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
