Potato Gratin with Juniper |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 70 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons juniper berries |
1 cup heavy cream |
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt |
3/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 lb russet (baking) potatoes (about 4) |
Directions:
1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Finely grind juniper berries in grinder.
3. Whisk together cream, butter, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground juniper (discard remainder), salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Fold potato slices into cream mixture and transfer to baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover tightly with foil and bake until potatoes are very tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Preheat broiler.
5. Remove foil and broil potatoes 2 to 3 inches from heat until golden, about 6 minutes.
6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
7. *Available in the spice section of some supermakets.
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