Honey Glazed Onions
Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Honey Glazed Onions, a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Featuring tender pearl or cipollini onions caramelized in a luscious glaze of honey, balsamic vinegar, and butter, this recipe showcases simple yet sophisticated comfort. A quick blanch makes peeling effortless, while the slow simmer infuses each onion with rich, golden-brown flavor. Garnished with fragrant thyme, these glistening onions are as stunning as they are delicious—ideal for holiday feasts, elegant dinners, or as a flavorful topping for steaks and roasts. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re a must-try for lovers of gourmet flair made easy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams small onions (pearl onions or cipollini onions)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 100 milliliters water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the onions by blanching them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transferring them to an ice bath. Once cooled, trim the ends and gently squeeze to remove the skins.
In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat.
Add the peeled onions to the skillet, ensuring they are in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Cook the onions for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.
Drizzle the honey over the onions, stirring gently to coat them evenly.
Add the balsamic vinegar and water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer the honey-glazed onions to a serving dish.
Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for a fragrant finish. Serve warm as a side dish or topper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.5 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1214 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.7 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 141 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 813 mg | 17% | |
*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.
