Organic Rutabaga and Apple Casserole

By Alton Turley, posted December 28th, 2009
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Summary: The versatile rutabega can be made into fries, mashed, baked or boiled just like a potato. This is a nice way to make it into a desert or side dish

Ingredients

3 cups peeled sliced organic rutabaga
2 med. organic apples, sliced
1/2 tablespoon organic brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp. organic butter
Sea Salt
1 tablespoon all-purpose organic flour
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup organic apple juice
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Instructions

Place 1 in. of water in a saucepan; add rutabaga. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, thyme, cinnamon and pepper.
Place half of the rutabaga in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; brush with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter. Sprinkle with half of the flour mixture; top with half of the apple slices. Repeat layers. Pour apple juice over top.
Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over apple. Top with walnuts. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until rutabaga and apple are tender.