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Maple Glazed Turnips

Source of Recipe

Marcie Dingerson


Recipe Introduction

Origins Unknown

List of Ingredients

2 lbs turnips
2 tablespoons ghee divided
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch grated nutmeg
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice


Recipe

1Wash and peel the turnips and cut into 1 inch dice.
2Heat 1 T. of the ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add the syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir.
3Add the turnips and then add water to a depth of 1/4" in the pan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and steam until the turnips are tender, about 7-8 minutes.
4Uncover and continue to cook until the liquid has reduced and the turnip pieces are glazed with the syrup and spices. (about 3 minutes).
5Add the remaining ghee along with the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Shake the pan to coat the turnips evenly. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.