Glazed Pearl Onions With Raisins And Almonds Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Glazed Pearl Onions With Raisins And Almonds Recipe). A wonderful relish-like vegetable dish. This dish can be made 6 hours ahead, and warmed before serving. If you don't have fresh thyme, substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Sherry wine vinegar can be substituted for red wine vinegar. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Brief

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Glazed Pearl Onions With Raisins And Almonds Recipe

Ingredients

2 pounds pearl onions

1 cup dry sherry

½ cup raisins

¼ cup honey

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

⅔ cup toasted slivered almonds

4 teaspoons red wine vinegar

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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).

Step 2

Combine pearl onions sherry raisins honey water butter or margarine and thyme in a heavy large skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to very low and cover. 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. Warm over low heat before continuing.

Step 3

Stir almonds and vinegar into onions. Add a few teaspoons of water if mixture is too dry. Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Glazed Pearl Onions With Raisins And Almonds Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 234.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.6g 7%

Carbohydrates: 38.4g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 18.6g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 99.4IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 4.3mcg 1%

Calcium: 57.7mg 6%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 30.7mg 11%

Potassium: 149.5mg 4%

Sodium: 222.6mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 67.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.