Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 12 cup Fisher Pecan Halves
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin, lightly crushed
  • 14 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 12 cup maple syrup
  • 8 medium parsnips, ends trimmed and thoroughly peeled and cut in half lengthwise, about 2 pounds
  • 2 -3 cups water
  • 14 teaspoon salt

Method

  • Heat butter a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • When the butter melts and starts to get brown, add the pecans, cumin and coriander.
  • Stir the pecans and toast them with the spices for a minute.
  • Remove the pecans from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the maple syrup and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place the parsnips in a large skillet and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook the parsnips 15 to 20 minutes or until the parsnips are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife.
  • Note: I often find recipes dont give me enough liquid to work with.
  • Parsnips can vary in size so feel free to add a splash of water to finish the cooking process, if needed.
  • Drain off any remaining liquid.
  • Sprinkle the parsnips with salt and toss with reserved maple syrup mixture and seasoned pecans.
  • Serve immediately.