Inas Celery Root And Apple Puree Recipes

Steps:

• Place the celery root in a large pot and cover it with the milk by a few inches. (You may not need to use all the milk.) Add a few pinches of salt along with some freshly grated nutmeg. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until the celery root is fork tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1/4 cup milk, then return the celery root to the pot.
• Place the pot over medium heat and let the celery root dry out for a minute or 2. Add the reserved milk and mash or puree using a potato masher or blender until very smooth. Check for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

Steps:

• Slice off one end of the celery root, making a flat edge so the vegetable doesn't roll around. Cutting in a downward motion, remove the outer skin until the root is completely peeled. Repeat with the other celery root. Cut into even, medium-sized chunks, then place in a stockpot along with milk and enough water to cover the vegetables. Bring to a simmer.
• Peel and cut two apples into large chunks. Add to the simmering celery root, along with the caramelized onion, curry powder, turmeric, and a pinch of salt. Simmer until the celery root is completely tender, about 15-20 minutes.
• When the celery root and apples are soft and liquid has reduced a bit, taste; add more salt if necessary. Using a slotted spoon, add the solids to the food processor, followed by the liquid (to control the desired smoothness of the puree). Purée, then add butter and another pinch of salt; purée again until smooth. Cut remaining apple into matchstick-sized pieces; garnish purée with apple and walnuts before serving.

Steps:

• Peel celery root with a sharp knife, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Peel and core apples, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
• Melt butter in a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, then add celery root, apples, and salt and stir to coat with butter. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook (without adding liquid), stirring occasionally, until celery root is tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
• Purée mixture in batches in a food processor until smooth, about 2 minutes per batch. Return purée to pot and stir in cream, white pepper, and nutmeg. Reheat, covered, over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.

Steps:

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

Steps:

• Fill a large pot half full of water, and add celery root and salt to taste. Place pot over high heat, and bring to a boil. Add potatoes, and return to boil. Add apples, return to boil and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
• Puree vegetables and apples in batches using a food mill or food processor. Return to the pot over low heat, add butter and nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir just until reheated. Remove to a serving dish, and keep warm until ready to serve.