Adams' Apple Mashed Potatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover by 1-inch with cold water.
3. 3
   Bring the water to a boil over high heat, add salt, to taste, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, create a boat shape out of aluminum foil and add the garlic cloves.
5. 5
   Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and drizzle with oil.
6. 6
   Seal the foil and roast until the garlic is nicely caramelized, about 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Heat the half-and-half in a small saucepan over low heat until hot.
8. 8
   Drain the potatoes and put them back into the pot.
9. 9
   The heat from the pot will continue to dry out the potatoes.
10. 10
    Add the half-and-half, butter and roasted garlic and mash.
11. 11
    Fold in the apples and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
12. 12
    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.