Mashed Potatoes and Apples Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: St. Patrick's Day Recipes. (Mashed Potatoes and Apples Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mashed Potatoes and Apples Recipe

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

Traditional Irish Apple Cake

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Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Mashed Potatoes and Apples Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 292.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.6g 11%

Carbohydrates: 51g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 7.2g 29%

Sugars: 6.4g

Fat: 8.9g 14%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Cholesterol: 25.5mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 318.2IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 4mg 31%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 48%

Vitamin C: 61.3mg 102%

Folate: 42mcg 11%

Calcium: 61.8mg 6%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 66mg 24%

Potassium: 1119mg 31%

Sodium: 457mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 79.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.