CARAMELIZED PARSNIPS

​Serves 4 to 6
 
5 to 6 tablespoons sweet butter, melted
2½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 small clove garlic, pressed or minced
3 lbs. parsnips, cleaned and julienned into 1/4” X 2½” to 3” pieces
 
Optional garnish:  2 tablespoons minced chives or shredded parsley
 

1. Preheat oven to 400º.
2. Place the butter, sugar, salt, pepper and garlic in a sealable jar or a medium bowl.  Shake or whisk thoroughly until the ingredients are emulsified.
3. Place the parsnips in a medium-sized baking dish.  Drizzle the blended ingredients over the top and toss to distribute.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
5. Remove the foil.  Toss the parsnips and re-distribute the seasoning ingredients.
6. Reduce oven to 375º.  Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.
7. Garnish as desired, or not and serve hot.