Recipe information
Total Time
1 1/2 hr
Yield
Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons juniper berries*
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 lb russet (baking) potatoes (about 4)
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder; an adjustable-blade slicer; a 2-qt flameproof shallow baking dish
Preparation
Step 1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Finely grind juniper berries in grinder.
Step 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.
Step 4
Preheat broiler.
Step 5
Remove foil and broil potatoes 2 to 3 inches from heat until golden, about 6 minutes.
Step 6
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Step 7
*Available in the spice section of some supermakets.
