- 2 pounds turnips, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Place the turnips in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil over high heat and cook until turnips turn yellowish orange and are soft, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain water, leaving turnips in the pot.
- Stir the butter and caraway seeds into the turnips. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Use a potato masher to mash turnips to desired consistency. Stir in the cream and mash again, blending well.