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Roasted Maple Parsnips and Pears

A deliciously sweet but savoury side dish
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Firm William Pears
  • 450 gm Small Parsnips
  • 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup or Honey
  • 40 gm Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried

Method
 

  1. Heat the butter honey and mustard in the microwave or small saucepan, add thyme leave.
  2. Peel the parsnips and cut into small wedges.
  3. Cut the pears into 8 and remove core.
  4. On a lined baking tray toss the pears and parsnips with the honey mixture.
  5. Bake in oven 180C for 40-50 minutes or until cooked and golden, stir them at least once during cooking to ensure they cook evenly.

Notes

Delicious served as a side to a special meal.