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Celery Root Apple Puree
Rebekah KukRebekah Kuk

Celery Root Apple Puree

Underappreciated celery root stars in this deeply flavorful side to take the place of common mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter grass fed if possible
  • 1 cup fennel bulb large diced
  • 2 lbs. celery root peeled and large diced
  • 1 cup Yukon Gold potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 Golden Delicious apples peeled, cored, sliced
  • 1/2 cup unfiltered apple cider or water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream raw if possible
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Equipment

  • Food processor, blender, or immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Peel and chop celery root, fennel, potatoes, and apples.
  2. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add fennel, celery root, potatoes, apples, salt, and pepper, and saute until vegetables start to soften, about 4-5 minutes. Add apple cider or water, tightly cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
  3. Add heavy cream. Puree in pulses with immersion blender, leaving some chunks. Or, use a food processor or blender to puree.
  4. Serve with fennel fronds for garnish.
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