Caramelised Onion and Thyme Tarts

Caramelised Onion and Thyme Tarts. Easy, tasty and beautiful.

A perfect little appetizer.

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 Minutes

Cooking time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp (45ml) Olive or Avocado oil
• 4 Large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp (30ml) Sugar
• 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh Thyme leaves + extra 
• Salt and ground black Pepper
• 2 sheets frozen ready-rolled Puff pastry, thawed
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 100g Blue cheese, optional ( I used Camembert)

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat.
   Add the onions, sugar and thyme and cook, stirring for 3 minutes or until soft.
   Season, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring for 3-4 minutes or until caramelised. Set aside
3. Meanwhile, cut 8 squares from the pastry sheets and place on the lined baking tray.
4. Score the edges of the pastry with a sharp knife to create a border.
   Prick the inside of the pastry with a fork and brush with egg.
   Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and slightly puffed.
5. Place 2-3 tbsp (30-45ml) of the onion mixture into each tart.
   Top with some blue cheese and fresh thyme leaves.

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