maple roasted parsnips & pears

Quintessential wintery parsnips & pears tossed together with maple syrup, fresh rosemary, thyme & butter & roasted to perfection, producing a side dish that will shine as part of a holiday menu or for a family dinner – Maple Roasted Parsnips & Pears. 

Parsnips & their cousin, the carrot, marry brilliantly with pears & apples, especially when they’re roasted. 

A magical culinary combination that seems both comforting & a little bit special. 

If you’re serving this as part of your holiday menu the probability is you’re serving it alongside turkey and ham. It will also make a dashing partner alongside any poultry, roasted pork & wild meats – especially boar. If you’re lucky enough to have some wild boar. 

Whether or not you’re here in the US celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, I hope you have a wonderful day with something to be thankful for. Until next time, Lovoni xo

maple roasted parsnips & pears

2017-11-22 05:33:51

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Ingredients

1. 2 lbs (907g) parsnips, peeled & quartered (if the parsnips are large, cut them into 6 or 8 pieces)
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. 3 rosemary sprigs
4. 6 to 8 thyme sprigs
5. pinch salt & freshly ground pepper
6. 4 medium pears, peeled, cored & quartered
7. 3 tablespoons maple syrup
8. 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Combine parsnips, olive oil, rosemary, thyme, salt & pepper on baking sheet; toss to combine. Roast 35 minutes.
3. Add pear; toss to combine. Cook 20 minutes. Melt maple & butter together in a microwaveable dish. Add to parsnip mixture; toss to combine. Cook 10 minutes or until parsnips are pears are golden & sticky. Remove rosemary & thyme stalks before serving.

By Lovoni

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