Caramelized Onions

• 2 pints pearl onions
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoo

Make an “X” in the root end of each onion.

In a pot of lightly salted boiling water, blanch the onions for about 1 minute.

Cool and peel.

Return the onions to boiling water, reduce the heat, and simmer until tender. Drain.

In a skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat.

Add the onions, shaking the pan to coat the onions with butter.

Sprinkle wit