Instructions

• STEP 1

  FOR THE LATKES: Preheat oven to 375°F.

• STEP 2

  Wash and dry potatoes. Place them in the oven (it doesn't have to be fully heated), directly on the rack and bake, flipping halfway, for 45 minutes (the potatoes will be partially cooked through but still firm). Remove from the oven and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.

  • 4 russet potatoes

• STEP 3

  Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut in half crosswise. Using a box grater, coarsely grate the cut-side of each potato. Discard potato skins and place grated potato in a medium bowl.

• STEP 4

  Add salt and pepper to the bowl with the grated potato, then stir well to combine. Using a ⅓-cup measure, squeeze and firmly press the potato mixture into ½-inch thick latkes. Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap.

  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

• STEP 5

  Place latkes in the fridge and chill for 2 hours or up to overnight. (We suggest preparing the apple sauce while the latkes are chilling.)

• STEP 6

  Once the latkes have chilled, place oil in a large skillet and heat over medium-high. (The skillet should have about a ¼-inch of oil.)

  • 1 cup canola oil

• STEP 7

  Once the oil is hot (a shred of potato should sizzle when dropped in), working in batches, add latkes and fry until golden and crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

• STEP 8

  FOR THE APPLE SAUCE: Wash, dry, and peel apples, then quarter, core and roughly chop the flesh. Place in a medium saucepan along with water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  • 4 fuji apples
  • 1/3 cup water

• STEP 9

  Once simmering, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to simmer until apples are tender, 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat.

• STEP 10

  When the apples are done, coarsely mash with a potato masher. Add sugar, cinnamon, and salt, then stir to combine the apple sauce.

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1/16 tsp salt

• STEP 11

  TO SERVE: Arrange latkes on a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature with apple sauce and sour cream on the side. Enjoy!

  • 1 cup sour cream