MASHED POTATOES AND APPLES

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This is a unique twist to mashed potatoes. The apple gives the potatoes a new dimension and level of flavor. They were a huge hit with my husband and tasted wonderful with chorizo and chicken.

Provided by Kari

Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 small lemon, halved and juiced, halves reserved
1 large apple (such as Honey Crisp), peeled and chopped
4 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
6 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Boil 2 cups water, brown sugar, lemon juice, juiced lemon halves, and apple together in a pot over medium-high heat until apples are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Discard spent lemon halves; drain and keep apples warm.
Boil potatoes with 6 cups water in a large pot over medium-high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
Mash potatoes and apples together with a ricer or hand mixer.
Stir butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, and ground black pepper into mashed potatoes and apples. If desired, keep warm in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for up to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 457 mg, Sugar 6.4 g