A warm and flavorful dish that includes sweet warm maple, cinnamon and hearty root vegetables.
Maple Glazed Turnips
![Baking dish filled with sweet potatoes and turnips sprinkled with cinnamon.](/sites/foodhero-prod/files/recipe-imgs/Maple%20Glazed%20Turnips%20RW_DSC1842.png)
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon margarine or butter, melted
3 Tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 cups diced turnip
2 cups cubed sweet potato
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, mix together margarine or butter, maple syrup, cinnamon and lemon juice.
- Mix turnip and sweet potato pieces in a medium casserole dish. Add syrup mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes
- No maple syrup? Use 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar.
- Try with other vegetables such as parsnips, carrots or winter squash.
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