Potato Apple Puree

Directions

1. 1
   Place potatoes directly in microwave oven.
2. 2
   Cook at 100 percent power in a high-power oven for 16 minutes.
3. 3
   While potatoes are cooking, combine apples and onions, if using, in a 2 1/2-quart souffle dish with a tight-fitting lid.
4. 4
   Remove potatoes from oven.
5. 5
   Cook apples, covered, for 8 minutes if not using onions, or 14 minutes with onions.
6. 6
   While apples are cooking and potatoes are still hot, use a paring knife to slip the skin from the potatoes.
7. 7
   Pass potatoes through a food mill fitted with the medium disk.
8. 8
   Remove dish from oven and uncover.
9. 9
   Pass apples through the food mill into the potatoes.
10. 10
    Using a fork, combine the potatoes and apples until mixture is smooth.
11. 11
    Stir in salt and pepper with the fork.
12. 12
    Place mixture in 2 1/2-quart souffle dish.
13. 13
    Cook, covered, for 5 minutes to heat.