Mashed Potatoes and Apples Recipe

Mashed Potatoes and Apples Recipe

  • 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
  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.
  2. Boil potatoes with 6 cups water in a large pot over medium-high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  3. Mash potatoes and apples together with a ricer or hand mixer.
  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.
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