Potato Pancakes With Homemade Applesauce

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   Place potatoes in a medium saucepan with enough cold water to cover.

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   Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes until fork tender.

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   Drain the potatoes and return them to the pan and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes more, shaking the pan.

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   Transfer the potatoes to a mixing bowl.

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   Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

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   Add the shallots and cook until translucent, about 4-6 minutes.

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   Add the butter, egg, salt and pepper to the potatoes and stir to combine.

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   When cool, shape mixture into 8 small pancakes.

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   Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over high heat.

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    Add the potato pancakes and cook 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

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    Turn the cakes and reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2-3 minutes more.

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    Drain the cakes on the paper towels and serve with applesauce.

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    Homemade Applesauce: Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil.

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    Reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the apples are fork tender.

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    Remove from the heat and mash all the ingredients together using a potato masher.

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    Stir in the butter, if using.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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