Mashed Potatoes and Apples

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 293 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 cups water, divided
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Boil potatoes with 6 cups water in a large pot over medium-high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.

Step 3

Mash potatoes and apples together with a ricer or hand mixer.

Step 4

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.