Cauliflower Apple Puree

Name: Cauliflower Apple Puree
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 side dish servings
Ingredients: 1 Golden Delicious apple; 1 teaspoon olive oil; Sea salt, preferably coarse; 1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large chunks; 3 tablespoons butter, more if desired

By Amanda Hesser

Total Time: 55 minutes
Rating: 4(16)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 side dish servings

1Golden Delicious apple
1teaspoon olive oil
Sea salt, preferably coarse
1½pounds cauliflower, trimmed and cut into large chunks
3tablespoons butter, more if desired

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slash apple in several spots and place it in a small baking dish. Sprinkle oil on top. Bake until apple is very tender and wilted, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool, peel and core apple. Reserve flesh.
Step 2
Fill a large pot with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook until very tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a food processor. Add half the apple and three tablespoons of butter. Process for 3 to 4 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides with a spatula; puree should get smoother and silkier the longer it processes.
Step 3
Adjust seasoning, adding more apple, butter or salt as desired; there should be just a hint of sweetness from the apple. Transfer to a serving dish, and serve hot.