Name: Onion Compote
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients: 1 lb Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup water, more if needed; 2 tablespoons butter; salt & freshly ground black pepper

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Onion compote can embellish broiled fish fillets or steamed vegetables. Great on pizza! Cook time can vary.

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ingredients

1 lb Spanish onion, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons honey
¹⁄₄ cup red wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup water, more if needed
2 tablespoons butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

In a saucepan over medium heat combine onions and honey.
Cook slowly until caramelized, about 45 minutes.
Add vinegar and stir.
Add water and reduce to low heat.
Cook uncovered until liquid has been absorbed.
Onions are done when they are tender, have melted together,and are moist but not wet.
(More liquid and cooking time may be needed.) Whisk in butter.
Season.
Let cool and store in a mason jar.
When ready to use, reheat the compote over low heat and adjust seasoning.
Onion compote will keep refrigerated for at least a month.
Enjoy!

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review by enigmused

1/30/2007

I've never caramelized onions before so I was a little worried that I'd burn something, but this was an easy recipe to follow and great-tasting to boot. I made this as a side to a curry chicken and it was a fantastic combination. Thanks for posting, this is a keeper!

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review by Geema

5/7/2004

Outstanding recipe! I have made caramelized onions before, but never with the addition of honey and vinegar that adds a sweet depth of flavor to the already sweet onions. I decided to cook the onions in my crockpot overnight, then added the vinegar and cooked a little bit longer. We generously spooned this unctuous mixture onto a pizza crust and had a truly terrific lunch. Good job Sharon!!

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review by chia2160

1/2/2004

fabulous sweet flavor! i served this as an appy with toasted slices of a baguette, this is a keeper!

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creation by Sharon123

11/3/2003

Onion compote can embellish broiled fish fillets or steamed vegetables. Great on pizza! Cook time can vary.