Celery Root-Pear Puree

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Celery root - peeled, and
		Cut into 2" pieces
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Pears - peeled, cored, and
		Cut into 1" pieces
4 tablespoons	60ml	Unsalted butter
1/2 cup	118ml	Dry white wine
1/4 cup	59ml	Heavy cream
1		Nutmeg
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste

Recipe Instructions

Place the celery root in a saucepan, and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in a colander.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the pears and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until thick and the pears fall apart. Remove from the heat.

Return the drained celery root and pears to a food processor. Add the cream and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and puree until smooth. Season with the nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - (Show # EM-1E50) - from the TV FOOD - NETWORK

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