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Mashed Potatoes and Turnips with Roasted Pear Purée

This elegant vegetarian side dish offers a sophisticated twist on classic mash. By combining earthy white turnips with buttery Yukon Gold potatoes, you create a base that is both lighter and more complex than traditional mashed potatoes. The addition of a roasted pear purée, caramelised with honey and lemon, provides a delicate sweetness that cuts through the richness of the butter, elevating this dish into something truly special for a festive dinner or a refined Sunday roast.

Ideal for those who enjoy a balance of savoury and sweet flavours, this recipe is remarkably easy to prepare ahead of time. You can make the fruit purée up to two days in advance, leaving you more time to focus on your main course. Serve this vibrant, velvety mash alongside roasted root vegetables or a nut roast for a comforting, seasonal meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Mashed Potatoes and Turnips with Roasted Pear Purée

  • 60ml honey

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted

  • 8 Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored

  • 2.3kg Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 900g white turnips, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 350g (3 sticks) butter, room temperature

How to make Mashed Potatoes and Turnips with Roasted Pear Purée

Preheat oven to 177°C. Combine honey, lemon juice, and melted butter in large bowl. Add pears; toss to coat. Arrange pears in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast pears 30 minutes. Turn pears to coat with juices and roast until very tender, about 35 minutes longer. Transfer pears and caramelized liquids to food processor; blend until smooth. (Pear puree can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Cook potatoes and turnips in separate large pots of generously salted water until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain well. Transfer turnips to processor; puree until smooth. Mash potatoes with room-temperature butter in large bowl until smooth. Stir in pureed turnips. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm in microwave before continuing.)

Rewarm pear puree. Place potato-turnip mixture in large serving bowl. Swirl in pear puree and serve.

Haftungsausschluss

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Jan 2026 | Ursprünglich veröffentlicht

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