Boudin Aux Pommes Les Halles

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold, salted water and bring to a boil. Let simmer about 20 minutes, or until just cooked through. Let cool slightly, then peel and pass through a food mill. Set aside in a mixing bowl.

2. Step 2

   In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil and remove from heat. Add half the butter to the potatoes and pour in the hot cream. Mix gently but well. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Step 3

   While the potatoes are still simmering, caramelize the apples. Place the remaining butter and the sugar in a skillet and cook over high heat until the sugar turns golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the apples, and cook, stirring gently, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown on both sides and well coated with the caramel. Add the cumin seeds and the chopped parsley. Set aside in a warm place until ready to serve.

4. Step 4

   Preheat the grill or broiler.

5. Step 5

   Prick the sausages all over with a fork or the point of a knife. Grill 5 minutes on each side. To serve, arrange the mashed potatoes in the center of a serving platter. Surround with the caramelized apples and top with the grilled, whole sausage. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.