Another great thing about working with this beautiful color was thinking of other beautiful purple foods that could compliment it. One such food is the beautiful pearl onion. This dish combining the two is a perfect side all year round. We like it as much on a summer burger from the grill as we do next to mash potatoes and turkey on Thanksgiving.
Recipe (Adapted from Gourmet)
20 oz red pearl onions
1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups seedless grapes (about a 1/2 pound)
Preheat the over to 425 F with the rack in the middle. Blanch your onions (unpeeled) in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath, and then peel them + cut off root ends. Bring onions, vinegar, + water to a simmer in an oven proof heavy skillet with butter, sugar, bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon of salt + 1/4 teaspoon pepper, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Uncover skillet + transfer it to the oven. Roast onions, stirring once or twice until most liquid has evaporated (15-18 minutes). Stir in grapes and roast, stirring once or twice until liquid glazes onions + grapes (5-8 minutes). Discard bay leaf. Serve !
That color looks great. Is it seasoned with balsamic vinegar?
What a stunning photo!
hmm, this looks delish! and the colour is gorgeous… Will definately make this sometime!
Another must try grape recipe! Love the gorgeous hues of the pearl onions and the grapes combined. This is beautiful!
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I love this combination, it seems like a great texture and taste match… one that I’ve never tried! By the way, you have a beautiful site, I can’t wait to see more!
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