Mashed Potatoes without chervil thyme bacon

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[...]

5 potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons butter, divided ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons[...]

5 potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons butter, divided ground black pepper to taste 1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons[...]

3 Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped 1/3 cup milk 1/4 cup sour cream salt and ground black pepper to taste[...]