Pearl Onion and Raisin Relish

• 2 lbs white pearl onions
• 1 cup sherry wine
• 12 cup raisins
• 14 cup water
• 14 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh)
• 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 12 cup slivered almonds, to taste
• salt and pepper

1. Peel the pearl onions by boiling in salted water for 3 minutes.
2. Drain, cool slightly, then cut off the root ends and squeeze onions out of their skins.
3. Combine the onions with sherry, raisins, water, honey, butter and thyme in a heavy skillet.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
5. Simmer until the liquid evaporates and the mixture begins to caramelize, about 45 minutes.
6. Check periodically and stir often.
7. Stir in vinegar and almonds; season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.

white pearl onions, sherry wine, raisins, water, honey, butter, thyme, red wine vinegar, almonds, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pearl-onion-and-raisin-relish-107487 (may not work)