Honey Caramelized Onions
Transform your dishes with the sweet and savory magic of Honey Caramelized Onions! This versatile recipe combines the natural sweetness of slow-cooked yellow onions with the golden richness of honey, creating a melt-in-your-mouth topping that's perfect for burgers, flatbreads, or cheese boards. Gently cooked in a blend of butter and olive oil, these onions achieve a deep, golden-brown caramelization that highlights their natural sugars. A splash of water deglazes the pan, intensifying the flavor and texture while ensuring those irresistible browned bits don't go to waste. Quick to prepare with only a handful of ingredients, these honey-kissed onions are easy to make yet packed with gourmet-level flavor, making them the ultimate upgrade to any appetizer or main course!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Yellow onions
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (optional, to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Peel and thinly slice the yellow onions into uniform half-moon slices.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and starts to bubble.
Add the sliced onions to the skillet and stir gently to coat the onions in the butter and oil mixture.
Sprinkle the salt over the onions to help draw out their moisture. Reduce the heat to medium-low to prevent burning.
Cook the onions, stirring every 3-5 minutes, for about 25 minutes or until golden and softened. Be patient as the natural sugars in the onions caramelize slowly.
After the onions are golden and tender, drizzle the honey evenly over the onions. Stir well to integrate the honey.
Add the water to the skillet to deglaze the pan and scrape up any flavorful browned bits from the bottom. Stir to combine.
Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden-brown and the honey has fully caramelized.
Taste and adjust seasoning with black pepper as desired.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature as a topping or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
672 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1351 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*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.
