Caramelized onions are one of those simple preparations that can transform any dish into something special. With just a few ingredients (onions, brown sugar, butter, and balsamic vinegar), you achieve an irresistible taste, sweet, delicate, and intense at the same time. Perfect as an easy side dish to accompany meats, cheeses, or rustic dishes, they also become a delicious appetizer served with crostini or a tasty idea for topping bruschetta and sandwiches.
Preparing them is really simple, it just requires a bit of patience and slow cooking, which allows the onions to become soft and glossy, releasing all their flavor. Once ready, they store well in the refrigerator for a few days and are always ready to use, perhaps to add a refined touch even to the simplest dishes.
If, like me, you love the authentic flavors of vegetables, I recommend trying other side dish recipes with onions, such as baked red onions or baked onions, perfect for those who want to enjoy the natural sweetness of this vegetable in different but always tasty versions.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Caramelized Onions
- 1.76 lbs white onions
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (about 0.7 oz)
- 3 tbsps balsamic vinegar (30 ml)
- 1.4 oz butter
- to taste salt
Recommended Tools
- Pan
Preparation of CARAMELIZED ONIONS
Peel the onions and slice them thinly.
Place the butter in a saucepan or frying pan and melt it over low heat.
Add the onions.
Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, and one or two pinches of salt; stir and cover with a lid.
Let them cook on low heat until the onions are soft (it will take about 25-30 minutes). Stir occasionally and, if the onions dry out too much during cooking, you can add a few tablespoons of hot water.
Serve the caramelized onions warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
You can substitute white onions with golden onions.
If you don’t have brown sugar, you can use white sugar.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like Pasta with Red Onions or Baked Eggplant and Onions or Savory Ring Cake with Onion and Bacon.
