How to Make Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something utterly magical about the combination of sweet and tangy flavors in a dish, and this recipe for Caramelized Pearl Onions with Balsamic Glaze is the perfect embodiment of that enchanting flavor profile. These small pearl onions are caramelized to perfection, bringing out their natural sweetness, and then they're drizzled with a rich and tangy balsamic glaze that takes them to the next level of flavor. Whether you're looking for a side dish to elevate a weeknight dinner or a s...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 28mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 32mg