Cider Glazed Root Vegetables with Cranberries

Ingredients

900g mixture of carrots, turnip and sweet potato, cut into 2cm chunks
1250ml cider or apple juice
100g brown sugar
50g vegan margarine
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground allspice
75g fresh cranberries or redcurrants
to taste seasoning

1. Lightly steam the vegetables until part cooked.
2. Combine the cider, sugar, margarine, nutmeg and spices in a non-stick saucepan and bring to the boil, stirring frequently.
3. Add steamed vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Add cranberries (or redcurrants) and continue cooking until liquid is reduced to a syrupy glaze and vegetables are tender. If syrup becomes too thick before vegetables are cooked, thin with a small amount of cider.
5. When vegetables are cooked, transfer to a serving dish using a slotted spoon. Season to taste and pour glaze over top. Serve immediately.

Copyright The Vegetarian Society 2005

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