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

  • 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. 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. 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

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