Himmel und Erde (Heaven and Earth)

4 medium potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tart apples, sliced softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
Dash of ground nutmeg

Heat 1 inch salted water to boiling. Add potatoes, apples and sugar. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes; drain.

Fry bacon until crisp; drain. Cook and stir onion in bacon fat until tender. Place potatoes and apples in serving bowl. Dot with butter; sprinkle with nutmeg. Top with onion and bacon.