Ingredients for - Sticky maple roots

1. 4 large carrots , cut into thick batons
2. 3 parsnips , cut into thick batons
3. 40g butter
4. 1 star anise
5. few thyme sprigs
6. 3 tbsp maple syrup

How to cook deliciously - Sticky maple roots

1 . Stage

Tip the carrots and parsnips into a large pan with the butter, star anise, thyme, maple syrup and 250ml water. Season with salt, then cover and boil for 10-15 mins until the water has evaporated and the vegetables are tender. Turn down the heat and cook until the carrots and parsnips are starting to caramelise and turn a light golden brown.

2 . Stage

Shake the pan gently to cover the veg in the sticky syrup, then season with cracked black pepper and serve.