Smashed Potato-Cheddar Cakes with Warm Cran-Apple Sauce

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3 Golden or Red Delicious apples, peeled and chopped

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 cup apple cider

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup prepared whole berry cranberry sauce, store bought or homemade

3 cups smashed or leftover mashed potatoes*

Water or milk, as needed to thin potatoes

2 cups grated Cheddar

2 scallions, finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, eyeball it

Coarse salt and pepper

Drizzle vegetable oil

Butter pats

Paprika, to garnish, optional