Little Chef
Caramelized Roscoff Onion Tart by Matthewryle
By matthewryle
Sweet and savory caramelized onions in a rich sherry reduction, topped with cool, herb-infused crème fraîche.
Serves: 4Prep: 15 minCook: 45 min
Ingredients
- 500g roscoff onions, peeled and halved
- 80g unsalted butter, softened
- 120g sherry vinegar
- 60g caster sugar
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 125g crème fraîche
- 2.5g fresh chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Arrange the halved Roscoff onions cut-side down in a heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet.
- Spread the softened butter over the onions and sprinkle evenly with the caster sugar.
- Place the skillet over medium heat and cook for 8-10 minutes until the sugar and butter begin to caramelize to a deep golden brown.
- Pour the sherry vinegar into the pan and add the thyme sprigs, shaking gently to incorporate.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until the onions are tender and the liquid has reduced to a thick, glossy syrup.
- Whisk the chopped chives into the crème fraîche in a small bowl while the tart rests
- Serve the warm onion tart with a generous dollop of the herb-infused crème fraîche on top.
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