Balsamic Glazed Pearl Onions - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs white pearl onions, about 4 cups
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup water
sugar
1 pinch salt

Preparation

In a saucepan of boiling water blanch onions for 3 minutes and drain.
Cool onions and peel.
In a heavy skillet, over medium high heat,saute onions in olive oil until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally until onions are tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove onions with slotted spoon, and keep warm.
Boil remaining liquid until reduced to a thick glaze, about 5 minutes.