Celery Root and Apple Puree

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Thanksgiving Countdown

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup large-diced fennel bulb, tops and core removed
2 pounds celery root, peeled and (3/4-inch) diced
8 ounces Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and (3/4-inch) diced
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and (3/4-inch) diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good apple cider
1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

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.

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recipe Celery Root and Apple Puree
caroline ketchum, ID 01-24-2010
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Lovely tasty side dish
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this the first time for Thanksgiving dinner. The leftovers were amazing. I added a little chicken stock for depth... (the apples were on the sweet side.) I think that's what I love the most, using the recipe for my own tastes. I love it.Read more
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GINA Miami, FL 01-04-2010
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Pricey ingredients, but worth it.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for our Christmas dinner. After all the peeling and chopping was done, it came together very well and it was... really delicious. We had to fight over the leftovers the next day. My only issue with this is that the celery root is expensive and the store had to special order it. Otherwise it's great for a special occasion. The reheated leftovers were just as good. Another delicious recipe from Ina!Read more
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Kathy Santa Maria, CA 11-29-2009
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A definite keeper!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of the three new recipes I tried this year for Thanksgiving. We had thirty guests for dinner. I was a little... afraid of trying this recipe as I have never cooked with celery root or fennel before, however, I was looking for something totally different and out of the box to try. All my guest were more than wiling to try this & loved it. I have had many request to share this recipe and will gladly do that. I used a food processor and was delighted with the texture of this dish. I will be making this dish again. Love the flavor, texture and taste. Thank you Ina and keep the recipes coming. Read more
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Ruth Columbia, MO 11-28-2009
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Nice to try...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We tried this as our main veggie side this year after watching this episode. The dish does have a unique flavor - my husband... really enjoyed it. I, however, found it pleasant as a bite here or there, but didn't seem to like it as a main veggie dish. This is something I would make again and I am thinking about playing with some different herbs as I just felt that something was lacking in the dish. If you haven't tried celery root before, though, this is a nice starter recipe to break in your taste buds on!! :)Read more
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Sally Rockville Centre, NY 11-27-2009
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Not a keeper for me
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made recipe as suggested but just was not crazy about it. Everyone tasted it but no one at my dinner was crazy for this... recipe. I will say I made Ina's carrot and pineapple cake for dessert and everyone LOVED it. I'm sorry this one didn't work out better. Just ok for me. I will not be making this one again.Read more
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Monica Swansea, IL 11-24-2009
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Celery Root and Apple Puree Disappointment
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I've made several of Ina Garten's recipes and have enjoyed each one. Unfortunately I can't say the same for this dish. My... husband and I love veggies prepared in a variety of ways, but this recipe was too sweet. I believe the apple cider was the culprit. In my opinion, a savory version of this dish would have been preferred. Read more