We had this yesterday during a conference at Chatsworth House. It went well with the beef cobbler – and would be the perfect accompaniment for game.

Ingredients for apple and celeriac mash:

2 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1 small celeriac – about 500g, peeled and cut into chunks
knob of butter
Caster sugar to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Method:

• Add the apple and celeriac chunks to a large pan of boiling, salted water.
• Boil for 8-10 minutes until tender.
• Drain.
• Mash, until smooth, with a potato masher or ricer, adding the butter and some ground black pepper.
• Taste and add a little caster sugar if the mixture is a bit tart

This recipe for apple and celeriac mash is a quick and easy recipe, ideal for the colder months.