Ricotta Potato Latkes With Applesauce

chia's Note:

New for us this year, a tribute to Steve, my daughter's friend:). May be easily doubled.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• ¼ cup canola oil
• 2 large potatoes , grated
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• salt and pepper
• 5 large apples , peeled and diced
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (or mix of nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, etc.)
• ½ cup water

Directions:

1. Add eggs, flour, cheese, and onion.
2. Add potato and season.
3. In heavy saucepan add: 5 cups apples, sliced and diced, 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, etc. and 1/2 cup water.
4. bring to boil, lower heat, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
5. bring to room temp or refrigerate until ready to use.
6. Cook quickly to retain flavor and shape on medium-high for 10 minutes, then lower to simmer for 10-30 minutes; simmer to low to keep warm, high for 5 minutes.
7. Heat skillet.
8. Add 1/4 cup latkas at a time, cook until brown on both sides, a few mins/batch, drain on paper towels.
9. Keep warm, serve with applesauce.

Reviews

[Richard-NYC]

Okay, I admit I didn't make the homemade applesauce! The latkes were great on their own. A very yummy recipe that came in handy when unexpected company came over for lunch!

[Chef #1469289]

Made this for a Latke party along with five other kinds of latkes. This one was the favorite

[Chefnhcarol]

Huge hit! The ricotta helps the mixture stay together, and gives it a nice smooth taste. My kids could not get enough of these!