Parsnip and Apple Purée
Parsnip and apple purée is a velvety side dish where sweet apples balance the earthy flavour of parsnips. Cooked and blended in one bowl, the TM7 delivers a silky, lump-free texture without any mashing by hand. Ideal alongside roasted meats or as a warming vegetarian accompaniment on colder evenings.
About this recipe
Parsnip and Apple Purée in the Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick side dish that turns two humble winter vegetables into something restaurant-worthy. Searching for purée recipes or an easy accompaniment for your all-in-one kitchen machine stops here: parsnips and apple pieces cook gently with water and a splash of milk, then blend into a cloud-smooth purée in the same bowl. The natural sweetness of the apple softens the slightly peppery, earthy notes of the parsnip, creating a flavour that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, pan-fried fish or a festive Christmas dinner. Because the TM7 blends at high speed, the texture is finer than any hand masher could achieve, with no lumps and no splashing hob. This purée is also a wonderful first food texture for introducing vegetables, and it reheats gently for meal prep. A simple, seasonal recipe that shows exactly why steaming and blending in one appliance wins.
Preparation tips
- Choose smaller, firm parsnips when shopping, as very large ones can have a woody core that leaves strings in your purée. Cutting away the central core before cooking keeps the final texture of the parsnip and apple purée perfectly silky.
- Warm the milk slightly before adding it to the cooked parsnips and apple. Cold liquid can make the purée gluey, while warmed milk blends into a lighter, airier consistency in the TM7 bowl.
- Season the finished purée with a pinch of nutmeg or a knob of butter just before serving. If you have leftovers, store the purée airtight in the fridge and reheat it gently, adding a spoonful of milk to restore the creamy texture.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with oat or almond milk and finish with a drizzle of olive oil instead of butter. The apple still provides natural sweetness, so the parsnip flavour stays balanced and the purée remains silky.
- Festive winter variation: add a small piece of peeled celeriac or a teaspoon of honey with the parsnips, and serve the purée swirled under roasted chestnuts or alongside Christmas turkey for an elegant seasonal accompaniment.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The integrated scale weighs the parsnips directly in the bowl to the gram, so the ratio with apple stays consistent every time. [Time Savings]
- Gentle steaming in the Varoma keeps the apple pieces fragrant and prevents the sweet juices from boiling away during cooking. [Multi-Function]
- Heating with automatic temperature control warms the milk without scalding, preserving its mild sweetness in the finished purée. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix blends the cooked parsnips into a velvety, lump-free purée in seconds, far finer than mashing by hand. [Multi-Function]
- Grating a whisper of nutmeg over the finished purée adds fresh aroma that pre-ground spice cannot match. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- parsnips
- apples
- water
- milk