Caramelized Onions with Chestnuts and Prunes

Caramelized Onions with Chestnuts and Prunes
Caramelized Onions with Chestnuts and Prunes might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 215 calories, 3g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. A mixture of prunes, sugar, cognac, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil.
Ingredients you will need
WaterWater
Equipment you will use
Sauce PanSauce Pan
2
Add the onions and blanch for 30 seconds.
Ingredients you will need
OnionOnion
3
Drain in a colander under cold running water. Slip off the papery skins and pat the onions dry.
Ingredients you will need
OnionOnion
WaterWater
Equipment you will use
ColanderColander
4
In a large, deep skillet, combine the chicken stock with the water, butter, vinegar and sugar. Cover and bring to a boil.
Ingredients you will need
Chicken StockChicken Stock
VinegarVinegar
ButterButter
SugarSugar
WaterWater
Equipment you will use
Frying PanFrying Pan
5
Add the onions, cover and cook over moderately low heat until crisp-tender, about 15 minutes. Uncover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are covered with a deep-golden caramel, about 30 minutes longer; add a few tablespoons of water as the liquid evaporates.
Ingredients you will need
CaramelCaramel
OnionOnion
WaterWater
6
Add the Cognac, prunes and chestnuts to the onions and cook just until heated through. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a serving bowl.
Ingredients you will need
Salt And PepperSalt And Pepper
ChestnutsChestnuts
CognacCognac
OnionOnion
PrunesPrunes
Equipment you will use
BowlBowl
7
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet and scrape up any caramel stuck to the bottom and sides.
Ingredients you will need
CaramelCaramel
WaterWater
Equipment you will use
Frying PanFrying Pan
8
Pour the sauce over the onions, garnish with the parsley and serve.
Ingredients you will need
ParsleyParsley
OnionOnion
SauceSauce
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings10
Health Score3
Magazine