Description
Apple Cider Potatoes with Sage Butter are tender, golden potatoes simmered in apple cider for a subtle sweetness, then tossed in a rich, fragrant sage butter. This side dish is cozy, flavorful, and perfect for fall gatherings or holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs baby potatoes (Yukon gold or red)
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- Optional: 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (for brightness)
Instructions
- Place potatoes, apple cider, water (or broth), salt, and pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain, leaving a little cider glaze clinging to the potatoes.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped sage and cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet and toss to coat in sage butter. Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or a splash of cider vinegar if desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra sage leaves if preferred.
Notes
- Use fingerling potatoes for a more elegant presentation.
- For crispy edges, roast the boiled potatoes in a hot oven for 10 minutes after tossing in sage butter.
- Pairs beautifully with roast chicken, pork, or turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmered & Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: apple cider potatoes, sage butter potatoes, fall side dish, holiday potatoes, vegetarian potato recipe