Maple Rutabaga With Cranberries

Maple Rutabaga With Cranberries

4 pounds rutabagas
2/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon (each) salt and pepper
1/2 cup dried cranberries; coarsely chopped
      ----Topping----
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter; melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Peel rutabagas cut into cubes. In large saucepan of boiling salted water,
cover and cook rutabagas for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender. Drain and
return to pot. With potato masher, mash with maple syrup, butter, salt and
pepper. Stir in cranberries. Spread in 11x7 inch baking dish. (Make-ahead:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours; add 15 minutes to baking time.)
Bake, covered, in 400:F oven for 30 minutes or until hot. (Or microwave at
Medium-High 70% for 10 minutes.)

TOPPING: Combine bread crumbs, butter and parsley; sprinkle over top. Broil
for about 2 minutes or until golden.

Contributor:  Canadian Living Magazine
Yield: 12 servings

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