Apple-Potato Latkes With Cinnamon Sour Cream

Updated May 2, 2023

Apple-Potato Latkes With Cinnamon Sour Cream
Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
5(390)
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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.

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Ingredients

Yield:About 1½ dozen latkes
  • 6tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ¼teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½teaspoon maple syrup
  • 2Golden Delicious apples, peeled and cored
  • 1large russet potato, peeled
  • 1medium yellow onion, peeled
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 3large eggs
  • 2teaspoons kosher salt
  • teaspoons baking powder
  • ½teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil, for frying.
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Nutritional analysis per serving (18 servings)

152 calories; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 169 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream or yogurt, cinnamon and syrup. Cover and chill until ready to use.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    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.

  4. Step 4

    In a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, pour in about ¼ 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.

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Comments

Delicious flavor combinations, but like another reviewer, I found the inside texture too cake-like for a latke. On the second attempt, I reduced the flour to 1/2 cup and baking powder to a scant teaspoon and the inside texture was perfect. The cinnamon-maple sour cream is great with a small splash of Calvados added.

It takes longer than 2-3 minutes per side, else the inside remains doughy.

I made these with King Arthur’s one-for-one GF flour, following the rest of the recipe closely. They took a bit more than 3 minutes per side but were a hit.

I made a batch and they came out delicious! I omitted the cinnamon because not a fan. Will make it again.

No salt Use egg whites Just enough flour as needed 2 potatoes , 1 onion, 2 apples Bake.in oven roast convection Brush with oil and butter

Came out perfectly!

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