MASHED POTATOES AND APPLES

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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.

Provided by Kari

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Mashed Potato Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 25.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 457 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

Anil Poudel
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes.


Nadine Vanwyk
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This dish is a little too bland for my taste. I would add some garlic and herbs next time.


Bola Matilda
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I'm not a big fan of mashed potatoes, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The apples and spices made all the difference.


Hilda Aryee
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


MD KAIROUL
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I've never had mashed potatoes with apples before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my new favorites!


Boboo Bobb
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This dish is perfect for a fall dinner. The warm spices and sweet apples really hit the spot.


Ahmad Jawad
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This recipe is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


johnny turner
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Tania Begum
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some chopped bacon and cheese, and it was delicious!


Michael Jeffreys
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mashed potatoes turned out gluey. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Bharat Danuwar
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This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. I especially liked the crispy topping.


Milon farazi
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mashed potatoes are fluffy and creamy, while the apples add a nice tartness.


Hussain Raza
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These mashed potatoes and apples were a hit with my family! The sweetness of the apples perfectly complemented the savory potatoes, and the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg gave the dish a warm and inviting flavor.