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Celery Root and Apple Puree

Celery Root and Apple Puree
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Yields
4 - 6 servings

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ingredients

¼
pound unsalted butter
1
cup large-diced fennel bulb, tops and core removed
2
lb(s) celery root, peeled and (¾-inch) diced
8
oz Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and (¾-inch) diced
3
apples, Golden Delicious peeled, cored and (¾-inch) diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
½
cup good apple cider
¼
cup heavy cream
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directions

Step 1

Melt the butter over medium heat in a shallow pot or large saute pan. Add the fennel, celery root, potatoes, apples, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Saute the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cider and tightly cover the pot. Simmer over low heat (I pull the pot halfway off the heat) for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very soft. If the vegetables begin to burn or they seem dry, add another few tablespoons of apple cider or some water.

Step 2

When the vegetables are cooked, add the cream and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the mixture to a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade and process. (You can also use a food processor but the texture will be smoother than with the food mill.) Taste for salt and pepper and return to the pot to keep warm. Serve warm.

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