Ingredients for Potato Apple Latkes
- 1 large egg
- All Purpose Flour
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground White Pepper
- Baking Potatoes
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, shredded
- Granny Smith Apple
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 2 tablespoons schmaltz (rendered chicken fat)
- Mcintosh Apple
- 1/2 cup water for applesauce
- Vanilla Bean
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Sour cream, to serve
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How to Make Potato Apple Latkes
- In a large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper.
- In a colander, combine 2 pounds shredded russet potatoes, 1/2 medium yellow onion (shredded), and 1 medium apple (such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and shredded). Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible.
- Add the potato mixture to the bowl with the egg mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup canola oil and 2 tablespoons of schmaltz over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the latke mixture into the hot oil, about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a fork.
- Fry the latkes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- Remove the latkes from the skillet and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat with the remaining latke mixture, adding more oil and schmaltz to the skillet as needed.
- Serve immediately with vanilla applesauce and sour cream.
- **Vanilla Applesauce:** Peel, core, and quarter 4 medium apples (about 2 pounds total).
- In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, 1/2 cup water, 1 vanilla bean (split and scraped), and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-high, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until apples are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Remove the vanilla bean and use an immersion blender or whisk to achieve your desired consistency (chunky or smooth).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
36 g
Sugar
57g
Fat
1g
Carbs
11g
