Creamed Peas with Caramelized Pearl Onions

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pearl onions
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp. Clabber Girl® Corn Starch
• 2 C. vegetable or chicken broth, warmed
• 1 C. heavy cream
• 4 – 8 oz. pkg. Green Giant® Simply Steam® Sauce Veggies Sweet Peas & Butter Sauce
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ¼ tsp. Spice Islands® Ground Nutmeg

Directions

1. Heat a pot of water to boiling then add the pearl onions.
2. Bring the water back to a boil and cook the onions for 2 minutes.
3. While they are cooking, prepare a large bowl of ice water.
4. When the onions are done, remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and place them in the ice water. Allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes.
5. Use a knife to cut off the stem end of the onions then squeeze them from the other end to pop off the skins. Place them in a colander.
6. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the drained, peeled onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. Sprinkle the granulated sugar over the onions and cook an additional 2 minutes; set aside.
9. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
10. When melted, whisk in the corn starch until smooth.
11. Remove from the heat and stir in the hot broth. Whisk until smooth.
12. Add the cream and the frozen peas. Stir well.
13. Return to medium heat and add the salt, pepper and nutmeg.
14. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
15. Add the onions to the pot, making sure to get all the sauce from the onion pan.
16. Stir and heat through.