Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons juniper berries ( available in the spice section of some supermarkets)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs russet potatoes, potatoes ( baking, about 4)
Directions:
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 F.
Finely grind juniper berries in grinder.
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.
Preheat broiler.
Remove foil and broil potatoes 2 to 3 inches from heat until golden, about 6 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 75 min.