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Apple Cinnamon Latkas (Latkes)

Apple Cinnamon Latkas (Latkes)

Apple latkas make a sweet alternative to traditional latkas, at Chanuka or any other time of year.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes

Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Red Delicious apples peeled
  • 3 eggs separated
  • ½ cup matzah meal
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Grate apples with a hand grater into a large mixing bowl. 2. Beat egg yolks until lemon colored. Add to apples and mix well.3. Combine matzah meal, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, and water in a small mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Add to apple mixture.4. Beat egg whites in a medium mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold gently into apple mixture.5. Heat evoo in a large, non-stick sauté pan. 
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of apple mixture into pan, smoothing tops slightly. 7. Sauté latkas until lightly browned on both sides. 
  • Drain latkas on paper towels. Serve hot.