As I love sauerkraut, apples and potatoes I thought these three ingredients would taste great together in latkes/potato pancakes. Guess what? I was right… See my potato pancakes for another recipe using just potatoes.
People think latkes are a Jewish recipe but they actually exist in some form in many different parts of the world. They can be made simply with just grated potatoes and seasoned with salt and pepper or add some apples and sauerkraut like I did for a really savory dish.
I like to serve these with my Dad’s Sauerbraten, Red Cabbage, Spaetzle and my Grandma’s Applesauce. I always served this meal with a pumpernickel bread which I have yet to post.
Sauerkraut Apple Latkes
- 3 lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
- 1-1/2 cups apples, peeled and shredded (I used honey crisp and you could taste just a little sweetness)
- 1-1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained (homemade from The Brinery here in my home town)
- optional to add a little onion and or garlic added to the potatoes when you are shredding in your food processor
- 6 eggs, lightly beaten
- 6 tbsp. flour
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1-1/2 tsp. pepper
- oil to fry
- sour cream and green onions or chives, chopped for garnish; or how about some homemade applesauce or maybe a fried egg
Once you have shredded the potatoes and apples you need to squeeze them as dry as you can between some scott towels. I also chop the sauerkraut and squeeze out the excess moisture. They will fry up much crisper! Russet potatoes are the starchiest and the best potato to use.
In a bowl combine the potatoes, apples, sauerkraut and eggs. Mix the flour, salt and pepper together and stir into the potato mixture.
Heat a little oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil and press to flatten. Fry in batches until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped fresh chives or green onions. How about some applesauce on top instead for a few less calories. A fried egg would also be good or just serve them plain.
Sweetened Applesauce:
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
Combine above ingredients.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Love these Judi, never had with sauerkraut before or apple either. I always eat with applesacue so this is great the apple is in the latke. They sound absolutely delicious.
Thanks Suzanne – I would still eat the applesauce on the side 🙂 I used honey crisp and they are sweet and a perfect addition 🙂
I love latkes and I love sauerkraut, so this sounds wonderful to me! 🙂
Me too Angie – all three ingredients are great together 🙂
Wow! They sound so good! any form of latke sounds good to me, but I like the idea of pushing the recipe even further – nice 🙂 thank you for sharing these with us at Fiesta Friday x
I agree Elaine – you can make these to taste and make them extra special by what you serve with them 🙂
Definitely, like my baked beans?!
Looks delicious!!
They were 🙂
I love latkas! We first had them in Switzerland, and I made the mistake of asking what they were. The water was gruff and looked at me like I had two heads! Never had one with sauerkraut or apple but it sounds like a winner combination to me! Have a wonderful weekend Judi and Happy FF!
Funny story Julie 🙂 Eating in foreign countries was always an experience! The three main ingredients really go well together – just add them to taste. Have a great weekend 🙂
This sounds like a yummy potato pancake recipe. They look delicious! Happy FF! 🙂
Potato pancakes are always good but these have some additional great flavor. Happy FF and Happy weekend 🙂
Yummy – Aunt JuJu-I have a recipe slated for a post next week on The Wiser Cook using potatoes and apples I loveeeeeeeeeee the combination! Have a great weekend. Cheryl
Thanks Cheryl – potatoes and apples pair well together and then add some sauerkraut – these latkes were very good 🙂 Enjoy your weekend!
They sure sounded delicious Aunt JuJu!!!
Yummy Judi, these latkes look just delicious, love the apple and sauerkraut combination. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us. Enjoy your weekend and Happy Fiesta Friday!
Thanks Loretta – love these even as a snack! Well received by my guests. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend 🙂
Oh my, this flavor combo sounds heavenly! A little sweet, a little sour, and I love anything potato. Awesome idea!
Thanks Justine – you said it perfectly!
So yummy, Judi! Apples and sauerkraut are great together! I know these are super delicious!
Thanks – I was real happy with the taste and perfect as a side for my brunch I served recently.
Amazing combination! Wow, I might have to make these some day.
Great combination and I hope you do make them – they are delicious 🙂
What an interesting combination. You are right about latkes… we call them kuku. 😀 )))
Thanks Fae – kuku huh 🙂
Love sauerkraut and apples together in a fall salad so I know I would LOVE these latkes. 3 please.
I ate two right away (always have to try things first). They are good especially if you have some homemade sauerkraut and sweet apples 🙂
Ginger’s homemade sauerkraut!
I used homemade sauerkraut from The Brinery here in Ann Arbor. Just like I used to make it 🙂
Judi, it looks super delicious and tasty. Enjoy your weekend and happy FF! 🙂
Thanks Linda – they were very good and perfect for brunch. Happy FF and have a great weekend 🙂
Very nice Judi!
Thank you 🙂
They look deliciousJudi, I love the idea of adding sauerkraut & apple. Thanks for sharing:)
Thank you Sarah – the latkes were very tasty – it was a great combination 🙂
Looks so delicious Aunt Juju…lovely combo… 🙂
Thanks Chitra 🙂
I never had Sauerkraut before, but in the Philippines we have the papaya pickle. The latkes sound good. Happy FF102, Aunt Juju! 🙂
I use to grow my own cabbage and make homemade sauerkraut which was quite different from what you buy in the stores. The papaya relish sounds delicious – just looked it up 🙂
I’ve had latkes with applesauce before, but never with sauerkraut. These sound incredible!! Happy FF!
Thanks Natalie – we enjoyed them a lot 🙂
These are delightful little pancakes indeed, Judi! Never though to add sauerkraut, but it sounds wonderful! They seem to be the perfect side to kielbasa for my family.
Thanks Nancy – good to see you 🙂 Adding sauerkraut and apples gave the latkes some great flavor. Perfect to serve with kielbasa.
These look delicious – I make apple potato pancakes and serve with sour cream – now will have to try adding sauerkraut to it too!
Thanks – I hope you do try them. The three flavors go great together 🙂
When I saw this recipe, I just knew I had to make them – I love this combination of ingredients! I made a batch last night and they were fabulous – thanks so much for posting this!
I think the combination is great too! Thanks for letting me know you made them and liked them too!
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Yum, that sounds really good, I’m going to try this sometime during the week
Thanks – they are different but delicious. Hope you do give them a try 🙂