Caramelized Onion and Pear Bites

Crispy savory bites made with puff pastry, caramelized onions, cheese, and pears.

Cute little bites that are absolutely irresistible! They taste great fresh and warm from the oven, or they taste amazing at room temp too. The perfect treat for your next get together.

They are crispy, savory, cheesy, with a hint of sweetness from the pear. A delicious bite that everyone will come back for more.

Using store-bought puff pastry, makes this appetizer so easy to make, and the end result is beautiful.

Ingredients

• Puff pastry
• onion
• butter
• olive oil
• cheese (I used Swiss cheese, but use your favorite)
• pear

How to make it

The caramelized onion in these little bundles or turnovers is the key ingredient. Is a wonderful way to pull flavor out. Take the time to make it, you won't regret it.

These onions can keep in the fridge for around a week, but they also freeze well.

Once you have the onions done, putting everything together is easy and quick.

Cut the puff pastry into 12 rectangles. Start by placing about a tablespoon of caramelized onions in the center of the pastry.

Sprinkle some cheese, and add a slice of pear.

To seal it properly so they don't open while baking, get your fingers wet and pinch the 2 corners together (don't use the egg wash, they'll come open).

Place them on a baking sheet, and then brush with egg wash.

Bake them for 20 minutes and enjoy!

These caramelized onion and pear bites are always a hit. It's a great recipe to have for parties and even last minute get-togethers.

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Caramelized Onion and Pear Bites

It's a great recipe to have for parties and even last minute get togethers.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time15 mins

baking time20 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12

Author: Lizet Bowen

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 sheets puff pastry (17.3 ounces)
• 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
• 1 pear, sliced
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

• Thinly slice the onion. Heat butter and oil over medium heat. Add onions and stir them gently.
• Spread the onions out evenly over the pan and let cook, stirring occasionally. After about 10 minutes, they will start to smell caramelized. Check so they don't burn. Cook until the onions are a rich, browned color. Add salt, mix, and set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 390F/200C. Prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Unroll puff pastry and cut into 12 rectangles.
• In a small bowl make an egg wash with 1 egg, and 1 tablespoon of water.
• Add about a tablespoon of caramelized onion to the center, top with cheese, and a slice of pear.
• Brush the corners with a little bit of water. Fold in one corner, then fold in over the second corner. Tightly pinch together so they don't unfold in the oven, then brush with egg wash. Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
• Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before removing them from the baking sheet.

Notes

Caramelized onions can be made 2 or 3 days in advance. Keep refrigerated.

Remove puff pastry from the refrigerator 10 minutes before using it. Makes it easier to unroll.

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