ONION TARTS WITH BALSAMIC ONION JAM

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Onion Tarts with Balsamic Onion Jam image

I came up with this recipe when I needed to use up some puff pastry. Now this spur-of-the-moment snack makes a regular appearance on my entertaining menus.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large sweet onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter, divided
5 bay leaves, divided
2 small sage sprigs, divided
2 fresh thyme sprigs, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in 1/4 cup butter until softened. Add 3 bay leaves, 1 sage sprig and 1 thyme sprig. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes or until onions are deep golden brown. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Discard bay leaves, thyme and sage. Cool slightly., Place onion mixture in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a small saucepan. Add the vinegar, brown sugar, molasses and remaining bay leaves, sage, thyme and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 minutes. Discard bay leaves, sage and thyme., Unfold puff pastry; cut into 1-1/2-in. squares. Transfer squares to greased baking sheets. Dollop a scant teaspoonful of onion jam in the middle of each square; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cheese., Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 46mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Vikum Sankalpa
[email protected]

I'm not a fan of onions, but I actually enjoyed these tarts! The balsamic onion jam was the perfect complement to the sweet onions.


Ayyan Malik
[email protected]

These tarts were a lot of work to make, and they didn't turn out as good as I expected. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Md Mafug
[email protected]

The balsamic onion jam was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.


Shahzad Ahmad134 Muneeb
[email protected]

I had a hard time finding puff pastry crust at my local grocery store. I ended up having to order it online.


Robby Tanfa
[email protected]

These tarts are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it for a special occasion.


FF Mos ta kin
[email protected]

I made these tarts for a vegetarian friend and they loved them! They're a great meatless meal.


Adeladel Hidri
[email protected]

These tarts are a great way to use up leftover onions. I always have a few onions lying around, and this is a great way to use them up.


Susan Martin
[email protected]

I wasn't sure how the balsamic onion jam would taste, but it was surprisingly delicious! It added a nice sweetness and acidity to the tarts.


Liza
[email protected]

These tarts are perfect for a special occasion. They're elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


walal xavi
[email protected]

I love that this recipe uses puff pastry crust. It's so easy to work with and it makes the tarts extra flaky.


Megan Davis
[email protected]

These tarts were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so good that I'll definitely be making them again.


Mahammad Zain
[email protected]

I'm not usually a fan of onion tarts, but these were surprisingly delicious! The balsamic onion jam really made the dish.


Cierra Sheneé (Lady C)
[email protected]

This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The tarts were so flavorful and the crust was perfect.


Edema Ismail
[email protected]

I made these tarts for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


Sanjana Tamrakar
[email protected]

These onion tarts were a hit with my family! The balsamic onion jam was the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and the puff pastry crust was flaky and delicious.