Caramelized Parsnip & Apple Stack with Goat Cheese & Maple-Thyme Glaze recipes

## 1. Caramelized Parsnip & Apple Stack

* **3 large Parsnips**, peeled and sliced into thin rounds

* **2 Granny Smith Apples**, cored and sliced into thin rounds

* **2 tbsp Butter**

* **1 tbsp Olive Oil**

* **Salt and Black Pepper**

**Instructions:**

1. **Sauté:** Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. **Caramelize:** Add the parsnip rounds in a single layer (work in batches if necessary). Cook for about **5-7 minutes per side** until golden brown and tender. Remove from pan.

3. **Sear Apples:** In the same pan, add the apple rounds. Sear for **2-3 minutes per side** until slightly softened and caramelized but still holding their shape. Season lightly with salt.

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## 2. Maple-Thyme Glaze & Cheese

* **¼ cup Maple Syrup**

* **1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar**

* **1 tsp Fresh Thyme Leaves**

* **4 oz Goat Cheese (Chevre)**, crumbled

**Instructions:**

1. **Reduce:** In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and thyme leaves. Simmer over medium-low heat for **3-4 minutes** until slightly thickened.

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## 3. Assembly

1. **Stack:** On a baking sheet, layer the parsnips and apples, alternating them for structural stability (e.g., parsnip, apple, parsnip, apple).

2. **Heat:** Place the stacks in a **350°F (175°C)** oven for **5 minutes** to warm through.

3. **Top:** Remove from the oven and top each stack with a generous amount of crumbled goat cheese.

4. **Finish:** Drizzle the **Maple-Thyme Glaze** over the stacks and garnish with a few extra fresh thyme leaves.