Maple Glazed Turnips
Transform simple ingredients into a show-stopping side dish with this Maple Glazed Turnips recipe, a delightful balance of earthy, savory, and sweet flavors. Tender turnip cubes are sautéed in butter and bathed in a luscious glaze of maple syrup and brown sugar, with just a hint of black pepper for depth and complexity. The dish is finished with a glossy coating that highlights the caramelized edges and can be elevated further with a sprinkle of fresh thyme. In just 30 minutes, this recipe provides a quick and elegant accompaniment to roasted meats or holiday feasts. Perfect for home cooks seeking an easy yet gourmet vegetable side, these maple-glazed turnips bring seasonal warmth to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium turnips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the turnips and cut them into evenly sized cubes, approximately 1-inch in size.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the turnips to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown slightly.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the maple syrup, brown sugar, water, salt, and black pepper.
Cover the skillet with a lid and let the turnips cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and the liquid has begun to reduce.
Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Continue cooking for an additional 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the glaze thickens and coats the turnips.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the glazed turnips to a serving dish and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.5 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1539 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1014 mg | 22% | |
*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.
