Potato Latkes With Homemade Applesauce

Ingredients

Ingredients for Potato Latkes

• 2 large baking potatoes, peeled (1 1/2 pounds)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• vegetable oil

Ingredients for Applesauce

• 12 rome apples, peeled, cored, and quartered (other varieties of sweet red apples may be substituted)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 (2 inch)  cinnamon sticks

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Stir together potato, eggs and next 4 ingredients until blended.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   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.

5. 5

   Process apple mixture in a blender until smooth. Yield: 10 cups.