Jerusalem Artichoke

Latin, Helianthus tuberosa

Appears in
Pennsylvania Dutch Country Cooking

By William Woys Weaver

Published 1993

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The Pennsylfaanisch term Erdebbel (“AYRD-ebbel”), meaning “ground apple,” is not to be confused with Pennsylfaanisch Grumbiere (ground pear), the term for potato. The roots of the Jerusalem artichoke were commonly pickled for winter salads.