Ingredients

• 3 large russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and grated
• 1 sweet potato (about the same size as the other potatoes), peeled and grated
• 1 large Granny Smith or Macintosh apple, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 small onion minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 eggs
• oil for frying

Procedure

1. Steam the grated potatoes for 6 – 7 minutes.
2. While the potatoes steam toss the apple in the flour.
3. Transfer the steamed potatoes to a mixing bowl. Add the apples, onion, salt and pepper and stir to thoroughly combine.
4. Beat the eggs and add to the mix.
5. Preheat a large skillet or a griddle over medium heat.
6. When hot coat with oil and make latkes with 1/4 cup of the potato mix. (Note: I like to use a silicone pastry brush to coat the pan with oil. This lets me get an even coat without a lot of excess oil).
7. Gently press the potatoes to form a compact pancake.
8. When the bottom is nicely browned turn over with a spatula. (Note: when the bottom is cooked it should detach easily. Undercooked potatoes stick.) When both sides are brown transfer to paper towels to drain. Keep in a warm (250 F) oven until all are cooked.