Glazed Red Pearl Onions
Tender red pearl onions glazed in a savory-sweet sauce made with apple juice and chicken broth, infused with fresh thyme. A perfect side dish that combines the natural sweetness of onions with a rich buttery glaze.
8 servings
55 min
Ingredients
- •2½ lb fresh red pearl onions
- •¾ cup apple juice
- •¾ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •2 sprigs fresh thyme
- •½ teaspoon salt
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •1 garnish fresh thyme leaves
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Blanch pearl onions in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling water 1 minute, then drain in a colander. When onions are cool enough to handle, peel.
10 min
- 2.
Cook onions with remaining ingredients, covered, in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, shaking pan occasionally, until onions are tender and glazed and most of liquid is evaporated, about 45 minutes. Discard thyme.
45 min
