Author Notes
Apples and apple cider add a wonderful sweetness to simple mashed potatoes. Wonderful with a pork roast or chops! —inpatskitchen
Ingredients
- For the Potatoes
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4 1/2 cups
peeled and cubed Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (one inch cubes)
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1
large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and cut into one inch cubes
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Water
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1 cup
apple cider
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3 tablespoons
butter
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1/2 cup
half-and-half
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5 or 6
gratings of nutmeg
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Salt and white pepper to taste
- For the Gravy
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3 tablespoons
butter
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1
large sweet onion, quartered and then thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon
granulated sugar
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2
sprigs fresh thyme
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3 tablespoons
all purpose flour
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1 cup
apple cider
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1 cup
chicken broth
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1 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
black pepper
Directions
- For the Potatoes
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Place the cubed apple and potatoes in a 4-quart pot, cover with water and add the cup of apple cider. Bring to a boil and simmer until the potatoes are fork tender.
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Drain the apples and potatoes and then start mashing or ricing. Add the butter and half-and-half and keep mashing until the mixture is smooth.Stir in the nutmeg and add salt and white pepper to your taste.
- For the Gravy
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In a large sauté pan, melt the butter and add the sliced onions, sugar, and thyme. Sauté on low heat until the onions turn golden. This might take about 20 minutes. Stir the mixture around a bit while you do this.
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After the onions have caramelized, fish out the thyme sprigs and stir in the flour. Continue to sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes in order to incorporate the flour.
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Stir in the cider, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring up to a simmer and simmer until thickened. Serve the gravy over the apple mashed potatoes.
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