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**Glazed Pearl Onions with Raisins and Almonds: A Culinary Symphony of Sweet and Savory Flavors**

Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Glazed Pearl Onions with Raisins and Almonds. These bite-sized gems are meticulously caramelized in a luscious glaze, creating a symphony of sweet and savory flavors that dance on your palate. Plump raisins and crunchy almonds add textural contrast and a touch of elegance, elevating this dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether served as an elegant appetizer, a vibrant side dish, or a delightful addition to your holiday table, these glazed pearl onions are sure to leave a lasting impression. Discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece with our step-by-step recipe, including variations for a tangy balsamic glaze and a rich white wine glaze. Unleash your inner chef and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this unforgettable dish.

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GLAZED PEARL ONIONS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Make and share this Glazed Pearl Onions With Raisins and Almonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs white pearl onions
1 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2/3 cup toasted slivered almonds
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add onions, and 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). If using frozen pearl onions, skip this step and simply defrost them.
  • Combine pearl onions, sherry, raisins, honey, water, butter and thyme in a heavy large skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid evaporates and onions begin to caramelize, stirring often, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat and stir in almonds and vinegar. Add a few teaspoons of water if mixture is too dry. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 32.9, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 20.5, Protein 3.4

GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Combine 1 pound frozen pearl onions, 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons each molasses, cider vinegar and butter in a skillet; season with salt and pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a glaze, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

GLAZED FIGS WITH ALMONDS AND THYME



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Oscars     Fig     Almond     Shower     Healthy     Thyme     Engagement Party     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 18 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons mild honey
18 small dried Black Mission figs (about 4 ounces)
1 thyme sprig plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, divided
18 salted roasted almonds

Steps:

  • Simmer wine, honey, figs, and thyme sprig in a small saucepan 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, 10 minutes. Return to heat and simmer, uncovered, until liquid is just syrupy, about 10 minutes. Cool figs in syrup. Cut a slit in each fig and gently press in a nut. Sprinkle with thyme leaves. Serve warm or at room temperature.

GLAZED PEARL ONIONS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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Yield servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb pearl onions
1 cup dry sherry
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
2 TBSP butter
1 tsp minced thyme
2/3 cup slivered almonds
4 tsp Sherry wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add onions, cook 3 minutes to loosen skins. Remove and cool slightly; cut root ends from onions and pop out of skins. Combine onions with Sherry, raisins, honey, water,butter, thyme in heavy large skillet. Bring to boil over medium high heat; reduce to simmer until liquid evaporates and onions begin to carmelize, about 45 minutes. Season with salt an pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds and Sherry wine vinegar. Add a few tsp of water if needed.

GLAZED PEARL ONIONS WITH RAISINS AND ALMONDS



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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).

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetables

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.

CARAMELIZED PEARL ONIONS WITH BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Make sure the frozen pearl onions go straight from the freezer into the roasting pan. Adjust the oven rack to the lowest position - closest to the heating element. And don't forget that sprinkling of sugar to help the browning.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (16 ounce) bags frozen white pearl onions, left frozen, excess ice removed
ΒΌ 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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 150.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 7.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SAVORY GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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I made these onions on a whim one Christmas when we craved a vegetable dish other than Brussels sprouts. I'm so glad I did. -Erika Szymanski, Pullman, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups frozen pearl onions (about 20 ounces), thawed
1-1/2 cups dry red wine
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until onions are tender., Uncover; simmer for 8-10 minutes or until onions are glazed, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts :

BALSAMIC-GLAZED PEARL ONIONS



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The balsamic glaze on these pearl onions lends a sweetness to this side dish that's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner, but easy enough for a weeknight. Serve with our Salt and Pepper Turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 bags (10 ounces each) red or white pearl onions, trimmed and peeled
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons butter
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, combine onions, wine, butter, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until onions are tender and liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes (if onions are large, increase cooking time and add more water).
  • Add vinegar and cook until sauce thickens and onions are glazed, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 g, Fat 4 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • Choose small pearl onions: Smaller onions will cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Peel the onions: Use a sharp knife to remove the outer skin of the onions.
  • Use a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the onions from burning.
  • Cook the onions over medium-low heat: This will allow them to caramelize slowly and develop a rich flavor.
  • Stir the onions occasionally: This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pot and burning.
  • Add the glaze ingredients: Once the onions are caramelized, add the vinegar, sugar, and water. Stir to combine.
  • Simmer the onions: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the onions for 15 minutes, or until the glaze has thickened.
  • Add the raisins and almonds: Once the glaze has thickened, add the raisins and almonds. Stir to combine.
  • Serve the onions: Serve the onions immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Glazed pearl onions with raisins and almonds are a delicious and elegant side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The onions are caramelized until they are soft and sweet, and the glaze adds a touch of acidity and sweetness. The raisins and almonds add a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it is easy to make.

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