Sweet Caramelized Steamed Onion Pudding

A surprisingly delicious and unusual dessert featuring slowly steamed onions caramelized with brown sugar and spices. The result is a sweet, savory, and melt-in-your-mouth pudding-like treat.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

295

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£0.45

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Ingredients

Servings

4mediumYellow Onions(Peeled and halved (root end intact))

£1.00

0.5cupDark Brown Sugar(Packed)

£0.30

2tablespoonsButter(Unsalted)

£0.25

0.5teaspoonGround Cinnamon

£0.05

0.3teaspoonGround Nutmeg

£0.05

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.15

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

1cupWater(For steaming)

Total Cost

£1.81

£0.45 per serving

The Method

1
Fill a pot with about 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Place a steamer basket inside the pot, ensuring the water level is below the basket.
2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
3
Arrange the onion halves in the saucepan with the sugar mixture, cut-side down. Cook for about 5 minutes, occasionally spooning the sugar mixture over the onions, until they begin to soften slightly.
4
Carefully transfer the onions from the saucepan into the steamer basket, cut-side up. Pour any remaining sugar mixture from the saucepan over the onions in the basket.
5
Cover the pot and steam the onions for 20-25 minutes, or until they are very tender and translucent. Check the water level periodically and add more if needed.
6
Carefully remove the onions from the steamer basket and transfer them to individual serving bowls. Drizzle with any remaining caramelized sugar sauce from the bottom of the steamer pot. Stir in the vanilla extract into the sauce before drizzling.
7
Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of chopped nuts.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

295 kcal / 1234 kJ

Carbs

57.2g

22% of RDA

Fat

6.5g

9% of RDA

Protein

2.8g

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.9 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

51.5 g

57% of RDA

Sodium

154 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4.1 g

21% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use browned butter instead of melted butter.

Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your preference. You can also add a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.

If you don't have a steamer basket, you can use a colander lined with cheesecloth or a heat-safe bowl placed inside the pot.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Steamer basket or pot with lid

Medium saucepan

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