Best 12 Apple Latkes Recipes

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Apple latkes, also known as potato pancakes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with a combination of grated potatoes, apples, and spices, these latkes are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Whether you prefer them savory or sweet, there are endless possibilities for customizing your apple latkes to suit your taste. Serve them with sour cream, applesauce, or your favorite dipping sauce for a truly satisfying meal.

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APPLE-POTATO LATKES WITH CINNAMON SOUR CREAM



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These latkes are golden, crunchy, salty-sweet and very satisfying, with applesauce and without. The secret here is squeezing the liquid out of the grated apple and potato mixture before frying; otherwise the latkes end up on the soft side rather than truly crisp. This is because apples are juicier than potatoes, so a firm squeeze in a clean dish towel brings down the moisture content considerably.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     quick, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield About 1 1/2 dozen latkes

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
2 Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored
1 large russet potato, peeled
1 medium yellow onion, peeled
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Olive oil, for frying.

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream or yogurt, cinnamon and syrup. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Coarsely grate the apples, potato and onion. Put the mixture in a clean dish towel and squeeze to wring out as much liquid as possible. For the crispiest pancakes, you want the least moisture.
  • Working quickly, put the mixture in a large bowl, add the flour, eggs, salt, baking powder and pepper, and mix until the flour is absorbed.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about 1/4 inch of oil. Once the oil is hot (a drop of batter placed in the pan should sizzle), drop heaping tablespoons of batter into the pan, cooking 3 to 4 latkes at a time. Use a spatula to flatten the scoops into disks. When the edges of the latkes are brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes, flip them. Cook until the second side is deeply browned, another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the latkes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter. Serve with dollops of the cinnamon sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 151, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 169 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE-POTATO LATKES



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A nontraditional approach to a potato latke. The shredding is done using a spiralizer, and the apple and maple syrup give you just enough sweetness to make these different. Good topped with sour cream or applesauce.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 russet potato, peeled
1 firm apple, peeled
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon sea salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Make a deep vertical cut on each side of the potato and apple.
  • Attach potato to a spiralizer fitted with the small shredded blade and cut into thin shreds. Repeat with apple. Spread shredded potato and apple on several layers of paper towels; squeeze to release as much moisture as possible. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Mix egg, flour, maple syrup, salt, and nutmeg into the bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture into the skillet; flatten slightly with a spatula. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining mixture, adding more oil if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 241.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

POTATO-APPLE LATKES



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These crisp potato pancakes come from the Brombergs' grandmother, Martha Finkelstein, who insisted that there is no flavor substitute for schmaltz (rendered chicken fat). Schmaltz is available at kosher delicatessens. MAKE AHEAD: The latkes can be fried early in the day and re-crisped on a baking sheet in a 350° oven. NOTES To make schmaltz, use the large clumps of fat from the neck, body cavity, and from under the skin. In a small, heavy saucepan, cook the fat over low heat until completely melted. Cool, then strain the clear fat into a glass jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze. Vanilla Applesauce makes 2 1/2 cups and can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Potato

Time 30m

Yield 40 2, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
4 baking potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded (2 1/2 pounds)
1 medium onion, coarsely grated
1 granny smith apple (peeled, cored and coarsely shredded)
canola oil, for frying
schmaltz, for frying (see Note)
1 lb mcintosh apple
1 lb granny smith apple
1 cup water
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the egg with the flour, salt and white pepper. In a colander, toss the shredded potatoes with the onion and apple and squeeze dry. Add to the bowl and stir to combine. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup of canola oil with 2 tablespoons of the schmaltz until shimmering. Spoon heaping tablespoons of the latke mixture into the oil about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with a fork. Fry the latkes over moderately high heat until golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Lower the heat to moderate, turn the latkes and fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes longer. Drain the latkes on paper towels set on a rack and transfer to a platter. Repeat with the remaining latke mixture, adding more oil and schmaltz to the skillet as needed. Serve hot with Vanilla Applesauce and sour cream.
  • Vanilla Applesauce: Peel, core and quarter the apples. In a medium saucepan, combine the apples, water, vanilla and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then remove the vanilla bean and whisk until a chunky sauce forms.

SWEET POTATO-APPLE LATKES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-174535

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
2 small tart apples, peeled
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch freshly ground pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • In large bowl, shred sweet potatoes and apples (in this order to keep apples from oxidizing) by rubbing them across the large holes of a hand or box grater; lightly blot excess moisture with paper towel. Stir in all remaining ingredients except oil until blended. In large skillet, heat 1/4-inch oil over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until hot (exact oil amount needed will vary depending on the size of your skillet). Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into hot oil, flattening batter to form 2 to 3-inch pancakes. Fry 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and edges are bubbly. Drain on paper towels placed on a plate; serve hot.

RED POTATO AND APPLE VEGAN LATKES



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Sometimes I like to jazz it up a bit and serve these vegan latkes (potato pancakes) for a dinner entree. Spread applesauce on top or serve with a salad or soup! Delish!

Provided by Connie Fabian Byrnes

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 small red potatoes, chopped
1 green apple, cored and chopped
¼ cup all purpose flour, or more as needed
salt to taste
⅓ cup vegetable oil for frying
1 pinch white sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Shred potatoes and apple in a food processor, in batches if necessary. Combine shredded potatoes and apple in a bowl with flour and salt. Dough should be thick and not loose.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add heaping tablespoons of the dough and flatten slightly. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, 1 to 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining dough. Sprinkle sugar on top of latkes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 54.6 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SWEET POTATO-GREEN APPLE LATKES



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Categories     Potato     Side     Fry     Hanukkah     Vegetarian     Vegan     Kosher for Passover

Yield 20-25 latkes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs sweet potatoes, rinsed and peeled
1 lb parsnips, rinsed and peeled
1 lb green apples, rinsed
10 shallots, or 1 med onion, peeled
all-purpose flour - about a half cup
1 Tbls. coarse kosher salt
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Peanut and/or Vegetable oil for frying
Serve with Sour Cream & Applesauce

Steps:

  • 1. Coarsely potatoes, parsnips, apples and shallots. If mixture is too wet, soak up some of the water with doubled paper towels or tea towel. (This step if more important when using regular potatoes to remove extra starch.) Toss together in a large bowl. 2. Add salt, and pepper to potato mixture and toss to mix well. Add enough flour to make ingredients "stick" together and form cakes 3. Pour 3/4 in. oil into a 10- to 12-in. frying pan (with sides at least 2 in. high) over medium-high heat. When oil reaches 350°, scoop 1/3 cup of potato mixture from bowl, then gently turn in hands and press into a patty about 1/3 in. thick, then gently slide pancake into hot oil. Cook 3 or 4 pancakes at a time (do not crowd pan) until edges are crispy and well browned and undersides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently turn and cook until other sides are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes longer. 4. Transfer pancakes to paper bag to drain briefly, then keep warm in a 200° oven directly on wire rack while you cook remaining pancakes. Serve hot, with Sour Cream and Applesauce. Tips for Terrific Latkes: Keep oil between 300° and 350° while frying to prevent latkes from turning greasy. Check heat with a candy thermometer and adjust heat accordingly. If making latkes ahead, let cool on paper towels, then arrange in a single layer in a zip-lock plastic bag and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat in a 300° oven until crispy and hot, about 15 minutes.

RUSSIAN WALNUT-CHERRY LATKES WITH CHERRY-APPLE SAUCE



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Provided by Jayne Cohen

Categories     Berry     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Hanukkah     Dried Fruit     Apple     Cherry     Walnut     Winter     Kosher     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup dried tart cherries
1 7.5-ounce package farmer's cheese, drained
2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped lightly toasted walnuts
3 tablespoons (about) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons (about) vegetable oil
Cherry-Apple Sauce

Steps:

  • Place cherries in small bowl with enough hot water to cover; soak until plumped, about 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  • Blend both cheeses, egg yolks, and vanilla extract in processor just until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add flour, sugar, and salt and mix in, using on/off turns, just until blended. Transfer batter to large bowl. Mix in reserved cherries and chopped walnuts.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Gently fold whites into batter in 3 additions.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into skillet and spread to 2 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until bottoms are golden, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Using slotted spatula, transfer latkes to plates. Add more butter and oil as necessary and allow to get hot before adding more batter. Serve immediately with Cherry-Apple Sauce .

VANILLA & CINNAMON-KISSED APPLE LATKES



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Latkes are crispy fried pancakes, often made with potatoes. But this sweet version with apples, orange juice, cinnamon and vanilla falls in the dessert realm. -Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups orange juice
1 cup 2% milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 pounds apples (about 6 large apples), peeled and shredded
3/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cinnamon; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir in the orange juice, milk, eggs and vanilla until blended; fold in apples., Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides, using remaining oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

APPLE LATKES



Apple Latkes image

Provided by Claudia Roden

Categories     Side     Fry     Hanukkah     Apple     Winter     Kosher     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tart or sweet apples
2-3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons brandy, dark rum, or fruit liqueur
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons light vegetable oil
a good pinch of salt
1 cup (150 g) flour
7/8 cup (200 ml) water
vegetable oil for frying, preferably sunflower
superfine sugar for sprinkling on after serving

Steps:

  • Core and peel the apples and cut each into 4 thick slices. [See how to peel and core on streaming video.] Put them in a shallow dish with the sugar and brandy, rum, or liqueur, and turn them so that they are well coated. Leave for at least 1 hour, turning the slices over occasionally, so that they absorb the spirit.
  • For the batter, beat the yolks with the oil and salt, then stir in the flour and mix well. Now beat in the water gradually and vigorously, squashing any lumps. Leave for an hour, then fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • Heat at least 3/4 inch (2 cm) of oil in a large frying pan. Dip the apple slices in the batter - about 5 at a time - making sure that they are well covered with batter. Lift each one out carefully and lower into the hot oil. The oil must be sizzling but not too hot or the fritters will brown before the apple is soft inside. Fry in batches, and turn the slices over to brown both sides. Lift out with a slotted spatula and drain on kitchen paper before serving. Pass the superfine sugar for everyone to sprinkle on.
  • Variations:
  • • You may use beer or milk instead of water for the batter. • Pass powdered cinnamon and sugar around for people to sprinkle on.

APPLE LATKES RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Kitchenbee

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large egg
1/3 cup plain yogurt, plus 1/3 cup low-fat milk or 2/3 cup natural plain yogurt
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoon superfine sugar
2 apples, about 1/2-pound, about 1 cup grated apples
vegetable oil, for frying
maple syrup or confectioners' sugar and ground cinnamon for serving

Steps:

  • Beat the egg with the yogurt and milk (or just the yogurt, if you're using the plain normal variety) and set aside. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl. Peel, quarter and core the apples, then grate them; a food processor works well for this, but a coarse grater would work as well. Pour the yogurt mixture into the flour bowl, add in the grated apples and fold it together. Pour enough oil to come to about ¼-inch up in a skillet and put on the stove to heat. Dollop spoonfuls of the apple batter into the sizzling oil; a rubber spatula will help you scrape the batter off the spoon and press down on the latkes in the pan. Fry for 1 or 2 minutes, until the latkes are golden brown on the undersides; you can see from the top as they start firming up underneath. Flip them with 2 metal spatulas and fry for another minute on the cooked side. Remove to a tray lined with paper towels to blot the excess oil and continue cooking until you've used up all the batter. Top with maple syrup.

SWEET POTATO AND APPLE LATKES WITH GINGER AND SWEET SPICES



Sweet Potato and Apple Latkes With Ginger and Sweet Spices image

I found that the best way to make these so they cook through without burning is to make small latkes, using about 2 tablespoons of the mixture for each one. You can also finish them in the oven.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield About 40 small latkes, serving 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pound red-fleshed sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and grated - about 5 cups grated
1 cup grated apple, preferably a slightly tart variety such as Braeburn
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
Salt to taste
3 tablespoons oat bran
3 tablespoon matzo meal or all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
About 1/4 cup canola, grape seed or rice bran oil

Steps:

  • Begin heating a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment and place a rack over another sheet pan.
  • Place the grated sweet potatoes in a large bowl. Toss the grated apple with the lime juice and add to the sweet potatoes, along with the ginger, spices, baking powder, salt, oat bran and matzo meal or flour. Taste and adjust salt. Add the beaten eggs and stir together.
  • Take a 1/4 cup measuring cup and fill with 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Reverse onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining latke mix. You should have enough to make about 40 latkes.
  • Add the oil to the pan and when it is hot (hold your hand a few inches above - you should feel the heat), slide a spatula under one portion of the latke mixture and press down with the spatula to flatten. Repeat with more mounds. In my 10-inch pan I can cook four at a time without crowding; my 12-inch pan will accommodate five or six. Cook on one side until golden brown, about three minutes. Slide the spatula underneath and flip the latkes over. Cook on the other side until golden brown, another two to three minutes. Transfer to the rack set over a baking sheet. Try one latke and if it is still a bit chewy in the middle transfer them to the baking sheet and place in the oven for 10 minutes, until golden brown and soft in the center.
  • Serve hot topped with applesauce and low-fat sour cream, thick Greek yogurt or crème fraîche if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 289 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE LATKES



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Yummy!

Provided by Brandy Bender

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
1/3 c greek yogurt, plain
1/3 c low-fat milk
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp super fine sugar
2 apples, (1/2 pound) to make 1 cup grated apples
vegetable oil, for frying
maple syrup (or confectioner's sugar and ground cinnamon) for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Beat the egg with the yogurt and milk and set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and sugar into a bowl. Peel and core the apples, then grate them; I use a food processor, but a coarse grated would work easily, I'd imagine.
  • 2. Pour the yogurt mixture into the flour bowl, tip in the grated apples and fold it together.
  • 3. Pour enough oil to come about 1/4 inch up a skillet and put on the stove to heat. Dollop spoonfuls of the apple batter into the sizzling oil; a rubber spatula will help scrap the batter off the spoon and press down on the latkes in the pan. Don't worry about making perfect round pancakes; fry for a minutes or two, until the latkes are a golden brown on the underside; you can see from the top as they start firming underneath. Flip them with 2 metal spatulas and fry for another minute on the uncooked side.
  • 4. Remove to a tray lined with paper towels to blot the excess oil and continue cooking until you've used up all the batter. Top with maple syrup.

Tips:

  • Use a large, heavy skillet or griddle for cooking the latkes. This will help to prevent them from sticking and will also help to evenly cook them.
  • Make sure the oil is hot before adding the latkes. This will help to create a crispy exterior.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet or griddle. Cook the latkes in batches if necessary.
  • Flip the latkes carefully once they are golden brown on the bottom. If you flip them too soon, they will break apart.
  • Serve the latkes hot with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include applesauce, sour cream, and cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

Apple latkes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a Hanukkah dish or simply a tasty snack, apple latkes are the perfect choice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these crispy, flavorful latkes in no time.

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