Celery Root Puree - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large celery root (about 1 1/4 lb.), ends trimmed, pared and cubed
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 Tbsp. whipping cream
salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg

Preparation

Place celery root and lemon juice in boiling salted water in a large saucepan. Cook, covered, over medium heat until tender, 15 to 40 minutes, depending on the size of the root. Drain. Mix butter and cream in a large mixer bowl. Add celery root. Beat until fluffy, about 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Makes 4 servings.