Potato Latkes with Cinnamon Applesauce

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Potato Latkes with Cinnamon Applesauce
Yield: Makes 6 servings
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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.





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