Roasted Root Vegetables With Apple Juice

Caramelized roasted vegetables made with a white wine syrup. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

• Calories: 296 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 3 cups apple juice
• 1 ¼ pounds turnips
• 1 ¼ pounds parsnip
• 1 ¼ pounds carrots
• 1 ¼ pounds sweet potatoes
• 1 ¼ pounds rutabagas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Boil apple juice and wine in a large saucepan until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 30 minutes. Whisk in butter or margarine.

Step 3

Peel and cut vegetables into l/2 inch pieces. Divide between 2 roasting pans. Pour apple juice mixture over vegetables. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.

Step 4

Roast until vegetables are tender and golden, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.