Maple-Glazed Parsnips

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   In small saucepan, bring maple syrup, cider, butter and salt to a boil over medium heat.
3. 3
   Reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Spread parsnips in shallow 9x13-inch ovenproof dish, and pour syrup mixture over them, tossing to coat well.
5. 5
   Cover dish with aluminum foil.
6. 6
   Bake for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Increase oven temperature to 450F.
8. 8
   Uncover dish, and bake parsnips for 30 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until tender and nicely glazed.
9. 9
   Serve hot.