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To make Chunky Applesauce: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add apples, and saute 2 minutes.
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Add cinnamon and cloves, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until apples are tender, adding 1 to 2 Tbs.
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water, if necessary.
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Uncover, and cook 10 minutes more, or until applesauce has thickened.
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Stir in sugar, and cook 2 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved.
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Stir in lemon juice, and cool.
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To make Latkes: Grate potatoes and onion with coarse grating disk of food processor or large holes of box grater, alternating onion and potato.
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(The acid in the onion helps prevent potato from discoloring.)
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Transfer to colander, and squeeze mixture by handfuls to remove as much liquid as possible.
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Transfer mixture to large bowl, and stir in parsley, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Spoon 2 Tbs.
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potato mixture into pan for each Latke.
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Flatten with back of spoon so each is about 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter.
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Fry 4 minutes per side, or until cooked through, golden brown, and crisp, turning carefully with 2 spatulas so oil doesnt splatter.
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Stir potato mixture between Latke batches.
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Serve hot Latkes with applesauce and sour cream, if using.
