Glazed Turnips
Description
These glazed turnips offer a delightful balance of earthy vegetables and sweet fruit. By pressure cooking yellow turnips with dried apricots, the dish achieves a tender texture and deep, rich flavor profile. The brown sugar and butter create a glossy, caramelized coating that enhances the natural sweetness of the turnips. This vegetarian side dish is perfect for holiday dinners, weeknight meals, or as a comforting addition to roasted meat entrees. The combination of savory and sweet notes makes it a versatile and appealing choice for any table.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak the dried apricots in warm water for 1 hour to soften them, then drain.
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Place the cubed yellow turnips and soaked apricots into the pressure cooker.
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Add 1/2 cup of water to the pressure cooker.
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Seal the lid and bring the cooker to high pressure (15 lbs).
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Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the turnips are tender but not mushy.
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Quick release the pressure by running cool water over the cooker or using the venting valve.
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Open the lid and transfer the contents to a saucepan if not already on the stove.
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Stir in the brown sugar and butter or margarine.
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Heat over low flame, stirring gently, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens into a glossy glaze coating the turnips.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 179.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5.3g9%
- Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 109.7mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.8g12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
- Sugars 32.6g
- Protein 0.7g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a dairy-free version, use margarine or a plant-based butter substitute.
If you do not have a pressure cooker, you can simmer the turnips and water in a covered saucepan for 10-15 minutes until tender, then proceed with the glazing step.
Leftover glazed turnips can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water to restore the glaze's consistency.
For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt and black pepper to the glaze mixture.