Meatballs with celeriac and apples

Method

1. Mix the minced pork with all the other meatball ingredients. For the broth, pour the water into a saucepan, add the salt and herbs and bring to the boil.
2. Use a spoon to form the meatball mixture into balls, lower them into the boiling water and let them cook for 10–15 minutes until they rise to the surface, which means they are done. Remove them from the broth with a slotted spoon and set aside. Strain 800ml of the broth into a jug.
3. Meanwhile, peel the celeriac and cut into 2-cm cubes. Slice the leeks and rinse well. Cut the apples into slices 1cm thick.
4. Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the flour and stir well, then add the reserved broth a little at a time, stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth, without any lumps. Add the leeks and celeriac and let it simmer for 20 minutes. Add the meatballs and apples about 5 minutes before the end of cooking, and cook until the meatballs are warmed through.
5. Meanwhile, rinse the spelt grain in several changes of cold water. Cook in lightly salted water for 15–20 minutes, then drain. Season the meatball sauce to taste with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the parsley or chervil and serve with the spelt.