Roast Parsnips with Honey Glaze

Parboiled parsnips roasted with honey, thyme, and butter until golden, with festive variations.

Roast Parsnips with Honey Glaze

Prep/Cook Time: Approximately 60 minutes (10 mins parboil + 40 mins roasting)

Ingredients

  • 2 kg parsnips
  • ½ bunch fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons runny honey
  • Olive oil
  • 10g butter
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  1. Scrub the parsnips clean, then slice in half lengthways.
  2. Parboil the parsnips in boiling salted water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
  3. Pick the thyme leaves. Toss the parsnips with the honey, thyme, a pinch of sea salt and black pepper, 10g of butter and 2 tablespoons of oil.
  4. Tip into a roasting tray and arrange in one layer, then roast for 40 minutes, or until golden.

Clever Twists

Crispy Parmesan Version

  • Toss blanched parsnips in flour and finely grated Parmesan before roasting
  • Roasts until crisp and golden for extra crunch and flavour

Festive Rosemary, Orange & Maple Syrup Version

  • Add orange peel and sprigs of fresh rosemary to the roasting tray
  • Toss blanched parsnips with maple syrup instead of honey
  • Roast as usual