Apple Potato Mash (Hete bliksem)
Cooking With KidsA classic and comforting Dutch specialty that masterfully blends the natural sweetness of apples with the starchy creaminess of potatoes. This velvety, rich purée offers a soul-warming rustic experience, perfectly balanced by savory, crisp accents for a harmonious celebration of traditional European flavors.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Clean and peel the potatoes and cut them into even size chunks. Boil them in salted water for about 10 min and then add the cleaned and chopped apples into the boiling water. Add the cinnamon stick as well. Leave to boil for another 10 minutes or until both apples and potatoes are to your liking. I like mine to be fairly chunky but that is a personal preference
- 2In the mean time bake the streaky bacon in a dry frying pan until crispy and set aside to drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 301
- Protein
- 15.6g
- Carbs
- 20.2g
Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
For the creamiest results, use Desiree potatoes and mash them together with the apples while they are still steaming hot, adding a touch of butter or olive oil for richness. For a festive touch, top with caramelized onions or a pinch of cinnamon to bring out the apples' sweetness. It's a perfect side for pot roast, and kids love the sweet-and-savory flavor.
Culinary reasoning
A classic and comforting Dutch specialty that masterfully blends the natural sweetness of apples with the starchy creaminess of potatoes. This velvety, rich purée offers a soul-warming rustic experience, perfectly balanced by savory, crisp accents for a harmonious celebration of traditional European flavors.
