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Jewish Cuisine has roots back to the ancient days and many of the recipes for authentic Jewish foods have been passed through the generations by practice rather than written recipes.

Potato Latkes with Cinnamon Applesauce
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

Potato Latkes with Cinnamon Applesauce Photo
Potato Latkes with Cinnamon Applesauce
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Whether served on a platter or as individual servings, this savory side dish adds just the right touch to your holiday meal.
Ingredients:
Cinnamon Applesauce (recipe follows)

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

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.





Cinnamon Applesauce
Yield: Makes 2 cups
Ingredients:
1
jar (16 ounces) applesauce

2
tablespoons red cinnamon candies



Preparation:
1.
Combine applesauce and cinnamon candies in small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until candies are melted and applesauce is heated through.





This recipe appears in: Jewish



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