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Celery Root & Apple Puree

Here's how you make Celery Root & Apple Puree
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 40m
  • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 pound unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced fennel (bulb, tops and core removed, large-diced)
  • 2 pounds celery root (peeled and 3/4-inch)
  • 8 ounces potatoes (Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and 3/4-inch)
  • 18 ounces apples (3 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, and 3/4-inch)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup apple cider (good quality)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a shallow pot or large saute pan over medium heat melt butter. Saute the fennel, celery root, potatoes, and apples with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften or about 4 to 5 minutes.

  • Step 2: Add the cider and cover the pot tightly with a lid. Over low heat simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. If the vegetables seem to dry add a few more tablespoons of apple cider or water.

  • Step 3: When the vegetables are cooked stir in the cream and cook for 1 minute. Using a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade process vegetable mixture. A food processor can also be used but will result in a smoother texture.

  • Step 4: Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed than return to pot to keep warm until serving.


Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Food Mill or Food Processor

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