Hete Bliksem

A heartwarming Dutch mash with a surprising mix of tart and sweet apples. Perfect for cold days, especially with a nice sausage on the side.

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg potatoes
• 350 grams tart apples (e.g. golden reinet)
• 350 grams sweet apples (e.g. Cox)
• 2 extra sweet apples
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 pinch cinnamon
• 125 grams lean bacon pieces
• 2 onions

Preparation

• Peel and rinse the potatoes.
• Peel and core the apples, then cut into chunks.
• Peel the onions and slice into rings.
• Peel the 2 extra sweet apples and cut into thin slices.

Method

1. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes.
2. Add the apple chunks and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, fry the bacon pieces in a pan.
4. Add the onion rings to the bacon and fry until golden brown.
5. Drain the potatoes and apples and mash into a smooth mash.
6. Place the apple slices on a plate, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, and microwave until soft.
7. Serve the mash on a platter, top with the bacon and onion mixture, and garnish with the warm apple slices.