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Honey Maple Mustard Parsnips

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 lb parsnips
  • 4 juniper berries
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • Drizzle olive oil

Equipment & Utensils

  • Mortar and Pestle
  • Ovenproof dish or pan
  • Basting brush

Instructions

  • Peel parsnips and cut into quarters and/or halves so that they are all approx. the same size.
  • Place peeled and cut parsnips in a bowl of cold water to avoid browning.
  • Pound juniper berries until they are all crushed into pieces and set aside.
  • Whisk together honey, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper, then stir in crushed juniper berries.
  • Drain parsnips from water and dry off with paper towels.
  • Place parsnips in ovenproof dish then brush with honey maple syrup, and set balance of syrup aside.
  • Drizzle parsnips in olive oil then place parsnips in a preheated oven at 400 and cook for 15 mins.
  • Remove from oven and brush another layer of honey maple syrup over parsnips.
  • Raise oven to 425 and return to oven.
  • Cook for another 30 minutes, removing from the oven after 15 minutes to brush the parsnips with honey maple syrup another time.
  • Once you are able to easily pierce the parsnips with a fork, remove from the oven and brush with honey maple syrup one more time.
  • Serve immediately.