Glazed Rutabaga and Carrots

(Gourmet)
 
1 medium rutabaga
3/4 pound carrots
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon sugar
 
Trim peel rutabaga and carrots. Cut into 1-inch pieces. In a steamer set over boiling water steam turnips and carrots separately, covered, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Vegetables may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
 
In a large heavy skillet cook vegetables in butter with sugar and salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until heated through and glazed, about 4 minutes.