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Caramelizing Onions

Ingredients

Preparation

  1. To make 1 cup caramelized onions, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Slice 2 medium onions (about 1 1/2 pounds) into 1/8-inch rounds, add to the pan, and cook until they begin to soften, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, raise the heat slightly, and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Serve warm.

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
TagsCondimentOnionRoot VegetableVegetableGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianSauteCookbooks
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