Ingredients

3large turnips,peeled and diced

1cupapplesauce

¼cupbutter,melted

3tbspbrown sugar

½tspsalt,or to taste

¼tsppepper

½cuppanko bread crumbs

½tspcinnamon

¼cupflour

¼cupbrown sugar

2tbspbutter,softened

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine topping ingredients in a bowl and mix until crumbly. Set aside.

Boil turnips until fork tender, about 10 minutes.

Place turnips in a large bowl and mash until smooth. Add applesauce, butter, brown sugar, bread crumbs, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.

Spread into a 2-quart baking dish.

Sprinkle topping over the casserole and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and crumbs are golden.