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Apple Latkes

Laura Friedman, Executive Director of the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center in Bridgewater, Shares Her Favorite Chanukah Recipe

Makes approximately 36 latkes (pancakes).

2 eggs, well-beaten

1 ½ c orange juice, yogurt or milk

2 c all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

Dash of salt

¼–½ c sugar (depending on taste)

3 medium apples, peeled and coarsely grated

Vegetable oil for frying

Confectioners’ sugar

Mix eggs with orange juice, yogurt or milk in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. 

Add dry ingredients to the egg mixture along with the grated apples. 

Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet. Allowing 1 large tablespoon of batter per latke, drop into the hot oil. 

Cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until slightly golden.

Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.