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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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Brush the carrots and apples with the vegetable oil and place on a baking sheet.
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Roast until golden, about 25 minutes, turning frequently.
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Transfer to a saucepan.
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Add the clove and cover with 1 quart cold water.
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Simmer over medium heat until reduced to 2 cups, about 30 minutes.
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
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Set aside.
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Place the potatoes in a saucepan.
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Cover with cold water.
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Simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
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Drain.
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Cool slightly, peel and chop fine.
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Set aside.
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Combine celery root and milk in a saucepan.
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Simmer over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes.
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Drain.
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Set aside until cool.
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Combine potatoes, celery root, flour, salt and pepper.
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Pass the mixture through a ricer.
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Place on a lightly floured surface.
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Knead, adding more flour if necessary, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
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Shape the dough into small dumplings.
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Set aside.
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Combine the apple-carrot and chicken broth in a large saucepan.
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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Working in batches, drop the dumplings into the broth.
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Cook for 10 seconds after the dumplings rise to the surface, about 3 to 5 minutes total.
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Remove with a slotted spoon, and divide among 4 warmed bowls.
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Ladle the broth over the gnocchi.
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Sprinkle with Parmesan and thyme.
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Serve immediately.