Zinfandel Braised Parsnips and Pearl Onions

Ingredients

• 12 pearl onions, peeled
• 2 medium-sized parsnips, peeled and cut to about the same size as onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup zinfandel
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place all the ingredients in a roasting dish.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Place dish in a 325 degrees F oven for about 45 minutes or until all liquids have reduced enough to create a nice syrupy juice.