Fall Apple Cider Stew over Mashed Potatoes
Fall Apple Cider Stew over Mashed Potatoes is the perfect dish to warm you up on chilly autumn evenings. This comforting stew blends sweet apples and savory vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma reminiscent of family gatherings. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this hearty meal will surely become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh apple cider
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and cream)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apples, carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onions in olive oil until translucent.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and apples; cook for about five minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the apple cider and broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in thyme and rosemary, then reduce heat and let simmer for at least 30 minutes.
- While simmering, boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender; mash with butter and cream until smooth.
- Serve the stew generously over fluffy mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider using bone-in cuts of meat if desired. - Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or add a splash of bourbon for an extra kick.