Ingredients

• 1 pound parsnips, peeled, trimmed, and cut into long thin pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup jam or jelly of choice

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Place parsnips in an ovenproof dish. Toss with the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Pour the water down the side of the dish (so you don't rinse off the butter).
4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. If you're doing a big batch bake for a little longer. The parsnips should be somewhat tender.
5. Remove the foil and toss in the jam. If the jam is really thick heat it for 10 - 15 seconds in the microwave so that it easily coats the parsnips.
6. Bake uncovered until the parsnips are tender, 12 - 15 minutes longer.