[Grubbypaws]

I have a wonderful crop (AKA a glut). Despite having peanut butter and turnip sandwiches everyday (surprisingly good!)  as well as using them in salads and boiling them instead of mash I am not getting through them 

Can you freeze them (I somehow doubt it)?

If not has anyone tried making them into a soup for freezing?

Any ideas/recipes would be welcome

[New shoot]

I've just moved this here Grubbypaws as I have recipes for you      I had a turnip glut last year 

This is a middle eastern pickle that is done in a brine/vinegar mix, so it doesn't overpower the mild turnip taste.   

1kg turnips, peeled and cut into cubes
100g raw beetroot, peeled and cut into cubes - this colours the pickle a fetching pink hue
2 dried red chillies (or more to taste)
50g salt
300ml white wine vinegar

You could also add dried herbs of your choice.  Oregano is good 

Pack the turnip and beetroot into sterilised jars
Put the salt, 600ml water and the vinegar into a pan and bring to the boil, while stirring to dissolve the salt
Leave to cool and then pour over the turnips
Seal the jars and leave in a warm place for one week so the pickle gets into the veg
Eat within 1 month

Herb buttered turnips

8-12 small turnips (or bigger ones cut into chunks)
50g butter
A sprig of rosemary
Salt and pepper
4tbsp chopped fresh green herbs - parsley, mint, chives, coriander - whatever you have

Boil or steam the turnips until just tender, then drain
Heat the butter with the rosemary in a wide frying pan
Add the turnips and turn them round in the butter for 2-3 minutes until shiny and just showing some colour
Pick the rosemary out and season the turnips well
Add the fresh green herbs and shake the pan to coat the turnips





 

[Yorkie]

Don't forget to look at the main site recipes section:

http://www.allotment-garden.org/recipe/category/vegetable-recipes/turnips-recipes/

[Mr Dog]

We regularly freeze turnip - standard blanch and freeze.

Also have grown oasis this year but most gone to waste due to beetle infestation - although they do taste good. Fortunately they (the beetles) didn't seem to like our purple top turnips.

[Grubbypaws]

Thank you everyone; great recipes New shoot 

My husband decided to adapt a Michael Caine recipe for artichoke soup by substituting my oasis turnips and it was gorgeous. I have to share it with you.

The recipe for the soup can be found at

http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/597404

He simply used turnips instead of the artichokes. We will definitely be serving this when we next entertain