We are in to storage vegetable season. A Rich comforting side dish!

 

 

Rutabaga and Pear Bake

 

This could easily be made with apples.

 

Serves: 4

 

Ingredients

3 cups sliced rutabaga

3 pears, cored and sliced

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the rutabagas and cook until barely tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain rutabagas in a colander. Combine with pears. Place half of mixture into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of brown sugar and dot with 1-1/2 tablespoons of butter. Repeat with the other half of ingredients. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature.