Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon sugar

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

3 to 3 1/2 pounds (about 8 or 9 bunches) baby turnips, peeled and trimmed

3 eight-ounce bags cipollini onions, peeled and trimmed

1/2 cup water

Fresh herbs, for garnish

Preparation

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sugar; season with salt and pepper. Cook until butter starts to color, about 1 minute. Add turnips and onions, swirling pan to evenly coat. Add the water; cover, and cook until almost all water has evaporated and vegetables are glazed, about 20 minutes.

Remove cover; continue cooking until liquid has evaporated and vegetables are caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving platter, and garnish with fresh herbs.