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A light colored sauté pan with caramelized onions being stirred by a wooden spoon.

How to Caramelize Onions

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  • Author: The BakerMama
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 30 min
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 1/2 cup

Description

Caramelized Onions add deep, complex and surprisingly sweet flavor that makes them perfect for topping burgers and sandwiches and complementing your favorite meat dishes.


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add sliced onions and then sprinkle them with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat.
  3. Cook slowly, stirring every few minutes. If pan gets dry or onions stick too much, add 1 tablespoon water to deglaze.
  4. Cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 25-30 minutes.