This blog post serves up a delicious German specialty for toddlers - Himmel und Erde. Containing delicious and healthy ingredients such as mashed potatoes, apples, and onions, this traditional recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Packed with nutrition and flavor, it’s a great dish for young children looking to explore new tastes. With simple instructions and step-by-step photos, even novice cooks can whip up this easy home-cooked meal. Prepare and enjoy this classic German recipe with your toddlers in Australia today!
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: Himmel und Erde, potato, apples, onion
- Calories: 406
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 73g
- Fats: 5g
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1kg floury potatoes (such as Maris Piper)
- 2 apples
- 1 Spanish onion
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of freshly chopped parsley leaves
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Peel and dice the potatoes and rinse in cold water. Place the potatoes in a roasting tin and drizzle with the oil. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
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Meanwhile, peel, core and dice the apples. Peel and finely dice the onion.
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After 40 minutes of potatoes baking in the oven, take out the roasting tin and add the apples and onion. Stir all the ingredients together and return to the oven and bake for a further 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle over the freshly ground black pepper and parsley. Serve hot and enjoy the deliciousness that is Himmel und Erde!
Recommended Sides
This dish pairs nicely with some roasted carrots and green beans. For a special touch, you could also try adding some raisins or dried cranberries to the vegetables before roasting. (insert joke here: “What did the raisin say when he found out he was going to be in a roast? - ‘Man, I raisin’t gonna get out of this one!’)
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