Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Peel the parsnips and then halve them crosswise, then halve or quarter each piece lengthwise.

Step 3

Place the parsnips into a roasting tin. Pour the oil over the parsnips and mix them well so that the oil covers all of the pieces.

Step 4

Pour the maple syrup over the parsnips and transfer the roasting tin to the oven. Roast the parsnips for 35 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown.

Step 5

To serve place on a clean serving dish.