Rutabaga Yellow Turnip Or Swede Apple Gratin Recipes

RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) APPLE GRATIN

Steps:

• When you have peeled the rutabaga cut it in half lengthwise, then into quarters.
• Thinly slice each quarter crosswise and place in boiling water.
• Cover and cook apprx 10 minutes or until almost tender.
• Drain& set aside.
• In a large bowl whisk the cornstarch and water until smooth.
• Add Apples, salt, pepper& savory (thyme).
• Toss to coat the apples.
• Add Rutabagas& gently toss to mix all the ingredients.
• Pour into an 8" oven proof dish, cover and bake at 350F (180C) for 20 minutes Meanwhile in a bowl toss the bread crumbs, parsley& butter.
• Sprinkle the crumbs over the rutabagas (after their first 20 minute bake), return to the oven uncovered for a further 20 minutes or until the rutabagas are tender.
• Broil for a couple of minutes to allow the gratin to get golden.
• Serve hot.

MASHED RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE) AND POTATO

Steps:

• Place the rutabaga in a 6 quart pot with ample water and a pinch of salt. Boil for 15 minutes.
• Add the turnips and potatoes and boil 15 minutes more, until all the vegetables are tender.
• Drain well.
• Mash the vegetables with the remaining ingredients. (I do it right in the pot.) You can also use an immersion blender to puree them.

GINGER & ORANGE RUTABAGA (YELLOW TURNIP OR SWEDE)

Steps:

• Cover& cook the rutabaga until tender apprx 20 minutes.
• Drain& Mash, stir in remaining ingredients Serve HOT.

FINNISH YELLOW TURNIP (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA) BAKE

Steps:

• Peel& cube turnip.
• You should have at least 9 cups.
• Place in a large saucepan& cover with water.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover& reduce heat so water gently bubbles.
• Cook until tender, from 25-30 minutes.
• Then drain.
• Using potato masher or electric mixer, mash turnip.
• Stir in 2 tbsp butter until melted, then mix in milk.
• Stil 1/2 cup bread crumbs with sugars& seasonings.
• Stir into turnip.
• If baking right away, preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• BUtter a 9x13" baking dish or coat with cooking spray.
• Spread turnip evenly in pan and run fork over top to create a rough appearance.
• Sprinkle with 2 tbsp bread crumbs& drizzle with 1 tbsp melted butter.
• Bake uncovered in centre of oven until centre is hot& crumbs are golden-tipped- about 45 minutes.
• Serve right away with roast turkey, chicken, pork or beef.
• Note: To make ahead, prepare completely.
• Do not bake.
• Cover& refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• A cold casserole may need 55-60 minutes baking time.
• If frozen, turnip's texture may soften& water out.

SAUTEED YELLOW TURNIPS (SWEDE OR RUTABAGA)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet and sauté the turnips until soft and deep yellow in colour.
• Season with salt, pepper and brown sugar.
• Serve hot.

TURNIP AND APPLES

Steps:

• Peel, dice and cook turnip.
• Drain and mash with butter.
• Peel and slice apples.
• Toss with brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Arrange turnip and apple slices in greased casserole in alternate layers beginning and ending with turnips.
• Combine crust ingredients to a crumbly texture and pat on top of casserole.
• Bake at 350°F for one hour or until heated through.
• Prep time includes peeling and cooking turnip.

FINNISH RUTABAGA (SWEDES) CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place the diced rutabagas in a saucepan and cover with water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until rutabagas are soft, about 20 minutes.
• Drain and mash the rutabagas.
• Meanwhile, soak the bread crumbs in the cream.
• To the cream add the nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and beaten eggs.
• Combine the cream mixture with the mashed rutabagas.
• Butter a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Turn the rutabagas into the casserole and dot with the butter.
• Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until lightly browned on top.