Caramelised onions are so delicious and versatile, but can take quite a while to make. This recipe is a much quicker and easier version, but the end result is just as delicious.

Caramelised onions are traditionally simply onions cooked with a little butter for 45 to 60 minutes until they are super soft and jam like. This recipe cooks the onions for a shorter time, with the addition of a little balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.

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How to use caramelised onions

There are so many delicious ways to use caramelised onions. Here are a few:

As a pizza topping
On burgers
Spread on sandwiches
As a topping on meats
As a garnish on hummus

Ingredients in caramelised onions

To make these cheats caramelised onions you will need the following 4 ingredients:

Onions
Butter
Brown sugar
Balsamic vinegar

Storage

Store these caramelised onions in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat using the microwave, or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water.

These onions are not suitable for freezing.

Caramelised Onions

Name: Caramelised Onions
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Yield: Serves 4 as a condiment

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

These caramelised onions are a quick and easy cheats version of the classic recipe.

Ingredients

2 onions, peeled, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

Heat the butter in frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onions for 5 minutes, or until softened.
Add the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar to the onions and cook, stirring occassionaly, for a further 5 minutes or until sticky and caramelised.

Notes

These onions can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 86Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 1g