Caramel Turnips

The sweet-sour of this turnip dish is an excellent accompaniment to Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday meats.

• 3 dried plums
• 1 1/2 pounds turnips, peeled
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
• 3 oz Sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon butter

METHOD

Soak plums in lukewarm water until partially softened about 15 minutes. When soft, drain, pat dry, and season with mustard, salt and pepper. Set aside

Steam turnips for about 15 minutes or until soft. Drain and let dry. Turnips should be very dry.

To make caramel: Put sugar, broth and vinegar in saucepan over medium heat, stirring with wooden spoon until sugar has melted. Boil 3 - 4 minutes, or until syrup turns a light brown.

Put in turnips, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Add butter. Turn into serving bowl.

Garnish with parsley.

Serves: 6 - 8 as side dish

 

This recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

Contributor: Marieta Peverelli

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