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Himmel und Erde

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30 min.
Prep: 15 min. | Cook: 15 min. | Servings: 2 - 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb floury potatoes
  • 2 lbs tart dessert apples
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 oz bacon chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes until just tender. Drain then press through a potato ricer or mash well.
  2. Meanwhile cook the apples in about 4 tablespoons of water with a little butter, stirring occasionally until they break down to a purée. Mix into the potatoes and season well. Set aside to keep warm.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the bacon for about 5 to 7 minutes until cooked and crisp. Scoop on top of the potato-apple mix. Add the onion to the pan and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
  4. Mix these into the potato and apple, check the seasoning and serve.
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