Glazed Rutabaga Apricots
Transform your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Glazed Rutabaga Apricots. Sweet, earthy rutabaga is sautéed to golden perfection and then simmered in a luscious mix of honey, orange juice, and butter, creating a rich glaze that clings to every bite. Tender dried apricots add a pop of natural sweetness, while fresh thyme infuses the dish with a delicate herbal aroma. This easy-to-make side dish is ready in under an hour and pairs beautifully with roasted meats, poultry, or even hearty vegetarian mains. Perfect for highlighting seasonal root vegetables, Glazed Rutabaga Apricots offers a delicious balance of sweet and savory that will leave your guests craving more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 1.5 lbs each) rutabaga
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Peel the rutabagas and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
In a large, deep skillet or sauté pan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add the cubed rutabaga to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are slightly golden.
Stir in the honey, orange juice, water, and kosher salt. Mix well to coat the rutabaga evenly.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rutabaga is tender.
Add the dried apricots, fresh thyme leaves, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
Increase the heat to medium and cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and turn into a glossy glaze.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with additional thyme leaves for garnish if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish, accompanied by roasted meats, or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1208 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.9 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 2544 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.8 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 5333 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
