Potato Gratin With Juniper

1. 1

   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375u00b0F.

2. 2

   Finely grind juniper berries in grinder.

3. 3

   Whisk together cream, butter, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground juniper (discard remainder), salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Peel potatoes and cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Fold potato slices into cream mixture and transfer to baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover tightly with foil and bake until potatoes are very tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.

4. 4

   Preheat broiler.

5. 5

   Remove foil and broil potatoes 2 to 3 inches from heat until golden, about 6 minutes.

6. 6

   Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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   *Available in the spice section of some supermakets.

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