Turnip Gratin With Almonds

Serves: 6

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

54

Sweetness

52

Sourness

48

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

2

Peel the turnips and slice 1/8 inch thick (use a mandoline if you have one)

3

Whisk the cream, flour, 1 teaspoon thyme, the garlic, lemon zest, nutmeg, cinnamon, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large, deep skillet

4

Add the turnips and bring to a simmer over medium heat; cover and cook until the turnips are softened, about 3 minutes

5

Stir the turnip-cream mixture and spread evenly in a 2-quart baking dish

6

Cover with aluminum foil and bake until the turnips are very tender, 35 to 40 minutes

7

Uncover and continue baking until the cream mixture is slightly thickened and the top is golden, about 10 more minutes

8

Meanwhile, make the topping: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat

9

Add the breadcrumbs, almonds and the remaining 1 teaspoon thyme and cook, stirring, until the breadcrumbs are toasted, about 4 minutes

10

Stir in the parsley and a pinch of salt

11

Remove the gratin from the oven and sprinkle with the breadcrumb topping

12

Photograph by Gentl and Hyers