rubies and pearls
Rubies and Pearls (Cranberries and Onions) 1 1/2 pounds pearl onions Boiling water to cover 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
Ingredients
- 11/2 pounds pearl onions
- 1tablespoonbutter or margarine
- 1/4cupgranulated sugar
- 1/4teaspoonsalt (optional)
- 1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 1cupcranberries
- 1/2cupchicken broth
Directions
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Rubies and Pearls (Cranberries and Onions) 1 1/2 pounds pearl onions Boiling water to cover 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 cup granula
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It will look and taste best if it is prepared for baking not more than 8 hours ahead of time
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If you use an ovenproof skillet, it will save washing another pan
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Drop the onions into a pot of boiling water for about 2 minutes
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Drain and rinse the onions under cold water
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When they are cool enough to handle, slice off the root ends of the onions, and slip off their outer skins
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
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Heat the butter or margarine in a large skillet, preferably one with a nonstick surface, add the onions, and cook them in a single layer unt