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Potato Pancakes With Homemade Applesauce Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience! These crispy potato pancakes, perfectly paired with our homemade cinnamon applesauce, are a match made in heaven. Serve alongside a juicy pork roast or ham steak for a truly unforgettable meal. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 543.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Potato Pancakes With Homemade Applesauce

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How to Make Potato Pancakes With Homemade Applesauce

  1. Peel and quarter 2 lbs russet potatoes. Place in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring the water to a boil and cook potatoes until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the pan. Cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes, shaking the pan to dry them slightly.
  4. Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped shallots and cook until translucent, about 4-6 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked shallots and 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the potatoes. Mix well to combine.
  7. Once slightly cooled, shape the mixture into 8 small pancakes (about ¾ inch thick).
  8. Heat ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  9. Add the potato pancakes and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Drain the pancakes on paper towels.
  11. **Homemade Applesauce:** Combine 3 lbs peeled, cored, and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended), ½ cup apple juice, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a heavy saucepan.
  12. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until apples are fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  13. Remove from heat and mash the apples using a potato masher until desired consistency is reached. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter (optional).
  14. Serve the potato pancakes hot with a generous spoonful of warm applesauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

120g

Fat

38g

Carbs

19g

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