Mashed Potatoes with lemon

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[...]

2 1/2 lbs baking potatoes , such as Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons[...]

add to shopping list 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted 8 Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored 5 pounds[...]

2 1/2 lbs baking potatoes , such as Yukon Gold, peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons[...]