Sweet and Sour Pearls (Onions)

This recipe for crock pot pearl onions sounds interesting and I'm hoping to try it. I'm posting it so it won't get lost. Source: Canadian Living's Slow Cooker Favourites. Preparation time is an estimate. If anyone tries this before I do, let me know how long it took you.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  cups  white pearl onions (4 10 oz packages)
• 1  teaspoon  orange rind, grated
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  cup water
• 1  cup raisins
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  garlic clove, slivered
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 2  tablespoons water

Directions

1. Cover onions with boiling water in a heatproof bowl and let stand for 30 seconds.
2. Drain and peel.
3. Combine onions, orange rind, bay leaf, 1 cup water, raisins, oil, vinegar, tomato paste, salt, pepper and garlic in slow cooker (slow cooker should be 1/2 to 3/4 full).
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until onions are tender.
5. Discard bay leaf.
6. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into slow cooker.
7. Cover and cook on high for 10 minutes or until thickened.