Mashed Potatoes

2 cups water, divided 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 small lemon, halved and juiced, halves reserved 1 large apple (such as Honey Crisp), peeled and chopped 4 large[...]

6 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered 5 slices bacon 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 6 medium mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 2[...]