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Maple-Bacon Roasted Apples & Celeriac

September/October 2012

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Roasted apples and celery root (celeriac) with a maple-bacon glaze make a perfect fall side dish. If you can’t find pure maple syrup, use an equal amount of brown sugar plus 1 tablespoon of water in Step 3.


Maple-Bacon Roasted Apples & Celeriac Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1 cup each

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Ingredients

  • 1 large celery root (celeriac), about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 apples, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Toss celery root with oil, pepper and salt and spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until starting to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add apples, toss gently and continue roasting until the apples and celery root are tender, 6 to 10 minutes more.
  3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just crispy. Remove to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon; discard all but 2 teaspoons of the bacon fat. Add maple syrup to the fat in the pan and bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits. Add the cooked bacon and thyme (or rosemary). When the celery root and apples are tender, gently toss them with the maple-bacon glaze and roast for about 5 minutes more.

Tips & Notes

  • Shopping Tip: Choose unbruised, firm apples with smooth skin. Store for up to 4 months in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Per serving: 236 calories; 8 g fat ( 2 g sat , 4 g mono ); 8 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 12 g added sugars; 4 g protein; 5 g fiber; 392 mg sodium; 618 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (27% daily value), Potassium (18% dv)

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2

Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1 fruit, 1 carbohydrate (other), 1 fat)


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
4
Main Ingredient
Pork
Preparation/ Technique
Roast
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Fall
Winter
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