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Homemade Caramelized Onion Confit Recipe

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Onion confit, a must for your aperitif canapés! Easy to prepare at home, it's the perfect accompaniment to foie gras during the festive season, adding an irresistible sweet-and-sour touch.
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Course: Appetizer, Christmas recipe, spread
Cuisine: French
Author: Rachida

INGREDIENTS 

  • For 3 small Jars You can do as much or as little as you like
  • 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs )sweet onions (6 onions)
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) sugar
  • 50 ml (1.8 oz) balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil

PREPARATION

  • Peel onions and chop finely.
  • Place the oil in a large frying pan with a lid and add the onions. Stir and cover.
  • Sauté onions until translucent, stirring occasionally. The onions should not take on any color.
  • Add the sugar and cook until all the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar, stirring gently from time to time until no liquid remains.
  • Add the cinnamon and let it reduce. The confit is ready when the onions are golden brown and there's no liquid left, only fat.
  • Place in jars and store in the refrigerator.
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