glazed pearl onions with raisins and almonds

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Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

I serve this for the big holiday meals. My family really likes them. I usually cheat and use frozen pearl onions rather than spend the time messing with fresh onions. From Stop and Smell the Rosemary by Junior League of Houston (1996).

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For glazed pearl onions with raisins and almonds

  • 2 lb
    pearl onions
  • 1 c
    dry sherry
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/4 c
    honey
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 tsp
    fresh thyme, minced
  • 2/3 c
    slivered almonds, toasted
  • 4 tsp
    sherry or red wine vinegar

How To Make glazed pearl onions with raisins and almonds

  • 1
    Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add onions; cook 3 minutes to loosen skins. Drain and cool slightly. Cut root ends from onions. Squeeze onions at stem end (onions will slip out of skins).
  • 2
    Combine pearl onions, sherry, raisins, honey, water, butter and thyme in heavy large skillet. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to very low; cover and simmer until liquid evaporates and onions begin to caramelize, stirring often, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm over low heat before continuing). Stir Almonds and sherry wine vinegar into onions. Add a few teaspoonfuls of water if mixture is too dry. Serve warm.

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