Himmel und Erde is one of those wonderful German traditional recipes that goes so well as a main dish or a side.
A mixture of mashed potatoes (from earth) and apples (from heaven), the flavors blend together unusually well.
Often this is served with sausage or pork, but goes well with almost anything, even by itself.
It is usually covered with caramelized or crispy fried onions. Not only does it look great, but it tastes scrumptious.
"Himmel und Erde" is one of those comfort foods. Even though I haven't made baby food for years, I can imagine this would be a favourite - minus the onions of course! And what child doesn't love mashed potatoes or applesauce?
Mashed Potatoes and Apples
Ingredients:
1 lb. starchy potatoes
1 lb. cooking apples
2 tbsp. butter
nutmeg, salt, pepper to season
1 - 2 onions, sliced
butter
Instructions:
Peel and cube potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Peel and thickly slice apples.
Cook potatoes and apples in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 - 15 minutes. Drain.
Mash until smooth and creamy, adding butter. Season with salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
Meanwhile, fry onion slices in about 2 tbsp. butter (or oil) until crispy.
Serve onions on top of mashed mixture either as a main or side dish.
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