Mashed Potatoes and Apples

Name: Mashed Potatoes and Apples
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

10 ingredients

7 steps

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

Directions

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.
2

Discard spent lemon halves; drain and keep apples warm.
3

Boil potatoes with 6 cups water in a large pot over medium-high heat until tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
4

Drain.
5

Mash potatoes and apples together with a ricer or hand mixer.
6

Stir butter, heavy whipping cream, salt, and ground black pepper into mashed potatoes and apples.
7

If desired, keep warm in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for up to 20 minutes.