Mashed Potatoes and Apples

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.