Potato Latkes
Potato Latkes, also known as potato pancakes traditionally eaten during Hanukkah. Where did this tradition come from? Potato Latkes, cooked in butter, eaten to remind us of the oil that miraculously burned for eight days when the Maccabees purified and reaffirmed the holy temple in Jerusalem. So, I would like to share with you my version is a feast of Hanukkah. Think of it as a tradition and twist. Latkes Sweet potatoes with apples Topping provide you with a healthier version, which is so good you’ll include this recipe year round. No need to open a jar of apple as this simple divine Topping Apple Latkes complements perfectly. Do not forget to pay attention to Louisiana yams, sweet sweet potatoes for Latkes. And, if you want to make Latkes oil in honor of the centuries-old tradition, go ahead and do so, just do not use too much!
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Apple Walnut Topping
Use the shredding blade of food processor for easy shredding.
Is about 18 pancakes
6 cups chopped peeled sweet potatoes (yams) 1 / 4 cup of universal flour 1 / 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 / 8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon honey 1 large egg 2 large egg whites
Apple Walnut Topping (recipe below)
1. In a bowl, combine chopped sweet potatoes, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, honey, eggs and egg whites with a fork until well mixed.
2. Heat nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, and drop about 2 tablespoons of dough (about 3 inches each) in a hot frying pan. Flatten slightly with a spatula and cook the pancakes over medium heat until golden brown on both sides. Set the cooked pancakes on a plate and continue cooking until all dough is used. Serve with apples Walnut Topping.
APPLE WALNUT TOPPING
This incredible Topping complements these pancakes and works great on ice cream.
1 / 2 cup brown sugar 1 / 3 cup diced walnuts 2 baking apples, peeled, core and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon orange juice 1 / 8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1.In a pan, add all ingredients and cook over medium heat, stirring, until apples are soft and brown sugar melts in the form of syrup.
Nutrition information per serving
104 calories, protein (g) 2 Carbohydrates (g) 22 Fat (g) 2, Cal. from fat (%) 15 Saturated Fat (G) 0 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Cholesterol (mg) 12 Sodium (mg) 40,
Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch, 0,5 another carburetor.
Amazing spicy: Pancakes can be frozen or made ahead. Reheat, place on baking sheet and bake 450 degrees about 7-10 minutes or until crisp.