Baked Onions in Tomato Juice

1.4 kg onions, peeled & cut in half keeping root end intact 3 lb
250 ml tomato juice 1 cup
250 ml water 1 cup
30 ml butter 2 tbsp
30 ml maple syrup 2 tbsp
- salt & pepper to taste -

In a baking dish; place onions, cut side up.

In a saucepan; blend tomato juice, water, butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Pour mixture over onions.

Bake, uncovered, in preheated 400 F (200 C) oven for 1 hour 30 minutes until brown and tender. Baste every 30 minutes.

Wonderful served with roast pork or ham.

Serves 6