Karen’s Rutabaga & Apples side recipe

Karen’s Rutabaga & Apples side recipe

This old family recipe from Karen is the perfect introduction to rutabagas, a humble root vegetable that deserves a spot at the Thanksgiving table. Layered with apples and topped with a buttery brown sugar crust, it’s a cozy, nostalgic dish that brings a touch of sweetness to any fall feast.

Rutabaga & Apples side dish recipe

Ingredients

• 1 large Michell’s Farm rutabaga

• 1 tbsp butter

• 2 Terri’s apples

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• Pinch of cinnamon

For the crust

• 1 ½ cups flour

• 1 ½ cups brown sugar

• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Peel, dice, cook, drain, and mash the rutabaga with 1 tbsp butter.

2. Peel and slice apples. Toss with ¼ cup brown sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.

3. In a greased casserole dish, layer rutabagas and apples, finishing with rutabagas on top.

4. Mix crust ingredients together and spread over the top.

5. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.