Embark on a culinary journey with apple potato latkes, a delectable dish that harmonizes the sweetness of apples with the savory essence of potatoes, all bound together by the crispy embrace of latkes. These golden-brown pancakes are not just a testament to culinary innovation but also a delightful way to celebrate the bounty of autumn's harvest. Served alongside a luscious cinnamon-spiked sour cream, these latkes offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This article will guide you through the process of creating this culinary masterpiece, providing you with a comprehensive recipe and expert tips to ensure your latkes turn out crispy, flavorful, and irresistible.
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APPLE-POTATO LATKES WITH CINNAMON SOUR CREAM
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
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
SWEET POTATO AND APPLE LATKES WITH GINGER AND SWEET SPICES
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
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-POTATO LATKES
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
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
SWEET POTATO-APPLE LATKES
We livened up traditional latkes by using sweet potatoes and adding tart apples and cinnamon. This Hanukah favorite is ready in only 30 minutes.
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
POTATO LATKES
These classic potato pancakes are super crispy on the outside but soft and moist on the inside. We use shredded potatoes for a traditional look, and a little bit of onion for that hint of sweetness.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 to 12 latkes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Peel the potatoes and shred them in a food processor fitted with the shredding blade; transfer the potatoes to a large bowl as the food processor fills up. Repeat with the onion. Transfer the onion to the bowl with the potatoes and stir in the matzo meal, egg, baking powder and salt.
- Fill a large skillet with 1/2 inch oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is very hot but not smoking. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small piece of potato into the oil; if the potato sizzles steadily, the oil is ready.
- Working in batches, scoop the potato mixture by 1/4-cupfuls and add them carefully to the skillet, flattening each latke slightly with a spatula. Fry, turning the latkes once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Remove any loose bits of potato mixture between batches with a slotted spoon.
- Serve the latkes immediately, or keep them warm in a 200 degree F oven. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with sour cream and Spiced Apple-Pear Sauce.
- Combine the apples, pears, lemon juice, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the apples and pears are very soft but still a bit chunky, 15 to 20 minutes. Taste the mixture and add the remaining tablespoon of sugar if desired.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir a few times until the sauce is well combined with small chunks. Cool to room temperature. Remove the cinnamon sticks and serve. (For a smoother sauce, remove from heat, remove the cinnamon sticks and then whisk the mixture until smooth before cooling.)
POTATO-APPLE LATKES
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
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.
POTATO LATKES WITH HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE
Latkes are potato pancakes fried in oil, symbolizing the miracle of Hanukkah. Enjoy potato latkes with family and friends during this holiday or any time of the year.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- TO MAKE LATKES: Shred potatoes in a food processor; transfer to a bowl. Add water to cover; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and squeeze well; return potatoes to bowl.
- Stir together potato, eggs and next 4 ingredients until blended.
- Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into hot oil; fry 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream and Homemade Applesauce, if desired.
- TO MAKE APPLESAUCE: Bring all applesauce ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven; reduce heat and simmer, stirring once, 45 minutes. Drain; remove and discard cinnamon.
- Process apple mixture in a blender until smooth. Yield: 10 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 589.9, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 661.8, Carbohydrate 140.3, Fiber 12.2, Sugar 96.9, Protein 7.5
Important Cooking & Recipe Usage:
- To make the apple-potato latkes, you will need the following ingredients: 10 russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes, 2 peeled and grated granny smith apples, 1 yellow or white medium-size sweet onions, 1/3 cup all-purpose or matzah meal, 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon Kosher salt, 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black or white peppers, 1/2 cup canola or grapeseed oil, and 1/4 cup sweet paprika or regular paprika. Additionally, you will need the following items: cast- or non-stick skillet, medium-size bowl, grater/food processer, slotted spoon, and paper towel-line plate.
- To make the cinnamon-sour cream, you will need the following ingredients: 8 ounces or 16 tablespoons of either regular or low-calorie/ non-dairy whipped-topping or regular/non-dairy/greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons regular or non-dairy of milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and 1/4 cup of cinnamon.
- To make the apple-potato latkes, you will need to follow these instructions:
- Peel, rinse, and shred 10 medium-size raw russets or Yukon Gold Potatoes.
- After shredding the 10 russet or Yukon Potatoes, rinse them with cold water in a colander and use your hands to pat them dry and get rid of any extra liquid.
- Peel and shred 2 granny smith apples and 1 medium sweet yellow or white in either a food processer or regular grater.
- Using a large bowl, add your shredded ingredients from step 2 into the bowl and add in the 1/3 cup of either matzah meal or regular all-purpose meal, 2 eggs, 1 tablespoon of either white or black coarsely cracked or grounded peppers, and 1 tablespoon of Kosher salt.
- Once you have added all 5 ingredients in step 4, use your hand to mix them together until it's all combined and looks like the picture above.
- After combining all of your ingredients together, it's time to fry your latkes. To do this, add 1/4 cup of either grapeseed or canola oil to your either cast- iron or non-stick skillet and set your burner to medium. Once you see the oil looks like it's starting to shimmer a little, add a large spoonful-size of your latke batter into the hot oil.
- After you add the spoonful sized batter to the pan, use the back of a spoon to press down lightly on them to flatten them out slightly. (Be sure not to flatten them out too much, they should still be about 3/4 inches in height). Then allow the latkes to cook for 4-6 minutes on either side or until both sides are golden brown in color.
- Once the latkes are golden brown on both sides, transfer them to a paper towel-line plate. This will allow you to get rid of any extra oil.
- After you have let the latkes cool down for a bit, serve them immediately with the cinnamon-sour cream.
- To make the cinnamon-sour cream, you will need to follow these instructions:
- In a medium-size bowl, add 8 ounces or 16 tablespoons of whipped topping or yogurt, 2 tablespoons of either regular or non-dairy milk, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and 1/4 cup of cinnamon spice. Once you have added all 4 ingredients, mix them all together until well combined.
- Serve your latkes with the cinnamon-sour cream, and enjoy!!!
Conclusion
- Latkes are crispy and inviting pancakes, fit for a party or a family dinner. They are best served immediately, but an ambitious cook could make the batter in advance and store the extra batter, covered, in the fridge for 24 hours, although, the apples will likely turn brown. Alternatively, the apple-potato latkes can be reheated in a toaster or in a single layer on a sheet pan in a 350-F, covered toaster, for 10 minutes, or until crispy, juicy, and hot. - If you are looking for a more traditional recipe for latkes, be sure to use Yukon GoldPotatoes. They contain less starch, which browns more easily than russets. If you don't have a food processer, you can still make latkes. Just be sure to shred the apples and thePotatoes by hand on a box grater. If you are looking for a vegetarian option, this recipe can be made without the eggs.Enjoy prepping these yummy Apple & Potato Latkes with Cinnamon-Sour cream for your next part or family feast!!!
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