Parsnips and Carrots in Brown Sugar

Why I Love This Recipe
My mother read part of a recipe and decided to incorporate it into her own creation using parsnips. When ever she has tried parsnips before they were quite bland, and this recipes sweetens them right up.
Ingredients You'll Need
3 large parsnips, peeled cut into bite-size pieces (julienne)
4-5 large carrots peeled and julienne (or equal amount baby carrots)
½1/2 cup dried cranberries
Zest of 3 oranges
-Mix up into covered casserole.
Juice of 3 oranges
3/4¾ cup brown sugar
4 tbsp butter
-Microwave for two minutes.
Directions
Put the first group in a casserole dish.
Put the second group of ingredients into a microwavable dish and microwave for two minutes.
Pour over the casserole and cover.
Bake for 2 1/2½ hours at 325° or microwave for 20- 30 minutes (stir it about twice during the course of the cooking to makes sure all the veggies get mixed in with the sauce.