Amber Onions Recipe

Elevate your side dish game with these unbelievably delicious Amber Onions! This simple yet impressive recipe, passed down from Charlotte White, features the magic of honey and a surprising secret ingredient – ketchup! – to create perfectly caramelized onions with a rich, deep flavor. The honey accentuates the natural sweetness of the onions, while the ketchup adds a subtle tang and beautiful color. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 138.9 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Amber Onions

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Amber Onions

  • Butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper
  • Catsup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 lbs yellow onions

How to Make Amber Onions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and halve 2 lbs yellow onions through the root end.
  3. In a shallow baking dish, combine 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Place onion halves cut-side down in the baking dish, ensuring they are nestled in the sauce mixture.
  5. Cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
  6. Bake for 1 hour, or until the onions are very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  7. Remove the foil and carefully turn the onions cut-side up.
  8. Baste the onions generously with the pan sauce.
  9. Return to the oven (uncovered) for 10-15 minutes, or until the onions are beautifully caramelized and slightly browned.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

18g

Carbs

7g

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