Honey Glazed Onions

Elevate your side dish game with these irresistible Honey Glazed Onions, a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Featuring tender pearl or cipollini onions caramelized in a luscious glaze of honey, balsamic vinegar, and butter, this recipe showcases simple yet sophisticated comfort. A quick blanch makes peeling effortless, while the slow simmer infuses each onion with rich, golden-brown flavor. Garnished with fragrant thyme, these glistening onions are as stunning as they are delicious—ideal for holiday feasts, elegant dinners, or as a flavorful topping for steaks and roasts. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re a must-try for lovers of gourmet flair made easy.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams small onions (pearl onions or cipollini onions)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 100 milliliters water
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Peel the onions by blanching them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transferring them to an ice bath. Once cooled, trim the ends and gently squeeze to remove the skins.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter and olive oil together over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the peeled onions to the skillet, ensuring they are in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 4

Cook the onions for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides.

Step 5

Drizzle the honey over the onions, stirring gently to coat them evenly.

Step 6

Add the balsamic vinegar and water to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Transfer the honey-glazed onions to a serving dish.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for a fragrant finish. Serve warm as a side dish or topper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	726.5 grams (726.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	738

Total Fat 38.50g	49%
Saturated Fat 16.30g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 1214mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 101.70g	37%
Dietary Fiber 8.70g	31%
Total Sugars 75.20g
Protein 6.20g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 141mg	11%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 813mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 52.3%