Navets Glacés (French Glazed Turnips)
Small turnip wedges simmered with butter until tender, then reduced to a glossy savoury glaze.
⏱ 30 min total🔪 10 min prep🔥 20 min cookEasyServes 6French
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 lb turnips, peeled and cut into wedges
- •3 tbsp unsalted butter
- •1 cup water
- •3/4 tsp salt
- •1 tsp granulated sugar
Directions
- 1Place turnips, butter, water, salt, and sugar in a wide skillet.
- 2Bring to a simmer and cover.
- 3Cook for 12 minutes until the turnips are nearly tender.
- 4Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly.
- 5Cook for 6–8 minutes until the liquid reduces to a glaze.
- 6Toss gently and serve hot.
💡 A wide pan lets the final liquid evaporate quickly enough to glaze rather than overcook the turnips.
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