Classic Potato Latkes with Sweet Cinnamon Applesauce - Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients Cinnamon Applesauce (recipe) 4 medium red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 eggs, lightly beaten 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Vegetable oil, for frying Sour cream Supplies Pastry bag and medium writing tip

PREPARATION:

1. Prepare Cinnamon Applesauce; set aside.
2. Shred potatoes into large bowl. Add lemon juice; toss to coat. Drain off excess liquid.
3. Add onion, eggs, flour, salt and pepper to potatoes; mix well.
4. Heat about 1/4 inch oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons potato mixture into oil; spread mixture slightly to make a 3-1/2-inch round. Repeat to form 3 or 4 latkes. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.
5. For individual servings, spoon about 3 tablespoons Cinnamon Applesauce onto small plates; top with 2 latkes. Spoon sour cream into pastry bag fitted with writing tip and pipe onto latkes as shown in photo.

This recipe appears in: Jewish